Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

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I will be your interim pastor through June of 2026.

 

My name is Bruce Emmert, and I am a retired United Methodist elder.  I've served just about every type of United Methodist Church possible! Most recently, I was the senior pastor at Omaha St. Andrews United Methodist Church, and before that, I was the Kansas City District Superintendent.

 

 In my 40-plus years of ministry, I have pastored open country congregations, downtown city churches, county-seat congregations, and even congregations in England. 

 

Although I officially retired two years ago, I remain actively engaged in the Great Plains Conference ministry. I serve on the Board of Ordained Ministry and mentor pastors entering the ministry.

 

I also started a ministry, Forge Coaching, Mentoring, and Consulting (www.forgecmc.net), through which I offer interim pastor services, supply preaching, coaching, and consulting services to clergy and congregations. As a friend recently told me, I didn’t really retire; I realigned my work!

 

Outside of my ministry, I find joy in my family and hobbies. I've been blessed with a loving marriage to Melissa for 44 years, and together we have four daughters, four sons-in-law, and five granddaughters! We live in Topeka, our hometown, where we are close to our kids and Melissa’s parents. In my free time, I enjoy restoring our 100-year-old home, fishing (especially fly fishing), and cherishing moments with our family.

 

I look forward to being your supply pastor for the next six months!

 

In Christ,

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Bruce Emmert