Navigating Leadership, Loss, and the Surprising Call of God

In this episode, Rev. Melissa Hatfield talks about her journey from a 17 year old preaching at her home church to becoming Lead Pastor of that church. She talks about the weight of ministry, navigating the church through COVID while processing the death of fellow staff member and Pastor. Melissa also shares how these events plus the unexpected death of her sister shaped her life. Melissa served as Student Pastor of FBC Jefferson City, MO before transitioning into the Lead Pastor position. You can also find her writings on Substack.