Special Message from Pastor Adam - April 30, 2026

April 30, 2026

Dear Resurrection Family,

It has been my greatest joy to be your pastor these last thirty-six years, and I love you so very much. Thank you for your prayers these last twelve weeks. I am grateful for you and proud of the many ways you live out your faith as “salt and light” in the world.

A little over a year ago, I began feeling a nudge to consider running for the US Senate. In January of this year, LaVon began to feel that nudge, too. We spent the last 12 weeks in a process of discernment, asking if this was God’s will, why me, and what difference I could make if I ran. We listened to people in 18 towns across Kansas. We prayed and fasted. My emotions ranged from conviction to fear to hope and finally peace. This morning, about the time this email is being sent out, I will be at a press conference announcing that I will be running as an “independent-minded” candidate on the Democratic ticket for the United States Senate.

What will this mean for our congregation? For 35 years, our church has been relentless in pursuit of purpose and vision, and that won’t change. I am convinced that all of our best years are ahead of us – it has been an exciting year at Resurrection with many more amazing things on the horizon.

During the campaign season, I’ll continue as your Senior Pastor. However, I will reduce my schedule during the campaign. You will see me less often, and after I complete the current sermon series on The Sermon on the Mount, I won’t be preaching during the campaign. Our Executive Team will manage the day-to-day operations, and our team of pastors and some amazing guest preachers will lead us in worship. Should I win, the church will determine my role at that time.

Please continue to pray for LaVon and me and our family, as well as for our church and our country. I’m not sure what the campaign season will hold. I know you will stay true to our shared values of respect, kindness, integrity and grace.

You can find additional information, including the line of separation that will be maintained between the church and the campaign at cor.org/seniorpastor. My campaign will have a website up soon for those interested in more information about my efforts there. You will not hear about these efforts in worship or in my eNote.

Please be in worship this weekend. Again, at the conclusion of the sermon, I’ll share more about my personal journey over the past twelve weeks and offer a few words about what lies ahead for our church.

In Christ’s love,

Adam