In this episode of Beyond the Breakwater, Ed and Lyndsay are joined a small town pastor with a community-wide impact, Pastor Jim Pearl. Jim approached his congregation and said, "I refuse to officiate the funeral of this church" and with that invited the church to carry on the ministry Jesus began to seek and save the lost through serving their community. Tune-in to hear how this small church with minimal resources has a tremendous impact. Beyond the Breakwater is a podcast of Messiah Church and its ministries under Elevate Community Ministries (including The Bridge Food Center, His Hands Auto Care & Dealership, Gateway Healthcare, Kids Creek Early Care & Education, Pivot Point Appliance & Job Creation, and Journeys Coffeehouse). Your generosity directly impacts lives! If you would like to see someone's life transformed through these ministries, donations can be made here: https://www.elevatemidland.org/donate We want to hear from YOU! Email us at hello@beyondthebreakwater.org with any questions you have.