Dear New McKendree Church Family,

I am incredibly excited and honored to serve as your new Associate Pastor at McKendree United Methodist Church.

For me, this is more than a new appointment—it is a homecoming. Returning to my home church is a blessing that I never take for granted. New McKendree is where I started my call to ministry. New McKendree has been a place that helped shape my faith, and I am grateful for the opportunity to come back and serve alongside such a loving and faithful congregation.

I am looking forward to partnering with Pastor Bryan, church leadership, and each of you as we continue to grow in our love for Jesus Christ and our mission to make disciples. I truly believe God has wonderful things in store for New McKendree, and I can’t wait to see how He will continue to lead us into new adventures and new opportunities for ministry.

One of my greatest passions is helping people grow deeper in their relationship with Christ through discipleship and Bible study. With that in mind, I am thrilled to announce that beginning Sunday, August 23, we will be launching two new Adult Discipleship Groups. Mo Godfrey and Patrick Davis will facilitate the two new groups. Mo Godfrey will be leading a group through a study on prayer, and Patrick Davis will be leading a Max Lucado book study, entitled “More to Your Story: Discovering Your Place in God’s Plan.” These groups are designed to help people of all stages of faith grow in God’s Word, build meaningful relationships, and become more faithful followers of Jesus. As Methodists, we grow together, and these groups will be a great opportunity to continue that growth. 

Whether you have been attending church for years or are just beginning your faith journey, I encourage you to join us. There is a place for everyone to learn, grow, and connect.

Thank you for welcoming me home. I am excited to serve alongside you as we seek to love God, love our neighbors, and share the hope of Jesus Christ with our community.

I look forward to meeting many of you in the weeks ahead and beginning this exciting new chapter together.

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Kevin Sunday

Associate Pastor