The Pastor Lady, JudyAnn Morse

ABOUT ME

My Path

I am a “preacher’s kid” who grew up with my parents and three brothers in a Baptist parsonage. I accepted the Lord as my Savior and was baptized by my father when I was seven years old.

While growing up in Illinois and Iowa, I dedicated my life to the Lord and promised to go where ever He sent me to share the Gospel. Little did I dream that one of “those places” would be a Children’s Home in Kodiak, Alaska; I must admit that I balked at going but eventually made the journey and worked as a houseparent there for one year.

Has my faith always been strong? I wish I could say it has….but I can’t. Following the sudden and unexpected death of my middle son, my faith dwindled down to a flickering light. I soon learned that when my faith is the weakest, God’s love is the strongest. Thanks to the never-ending prayers of family and friends, and the unwavering support of my husband and my two surviving sons, I made it through this valley of darkness and back into a stronger life of faith.

I Believe

My faith is founded on the Gospel in a nutshell found in John 3:16…..”For God so loved the world that He gave His Only Begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.”

My Community

After completing an in-person course of study over three years taught by seminary professors under the auspices of the United Church of Christ, I became a Licensed Pastor in 2002. After serving as a pastor for eighteen years, I retired from the pulpit to write and publish a book.

I am privileged to have friends of faith in my local community as well as in many U.S. states who pray for me and support my efforts to serve the Lord. I am truly blessed with this family of faith in addition to my husband, two sons and extended; for all of these individuals, I give thanks to God.