Pastor Rodkey joined us in 2003 to lead the planting of a new church in the Pioneer Valley.  He began this ministry following twenty years of pastoral service in Michigan, New Jersey and Vermont.  The New England Conservatory gave him a foundation in cello, the classics, performing arts and music.  Boston University became his undergraduate alma mater, and graduate studies continued at McCormick Seminary in Chicago (M.Div.), Andover Newton (S.S), Harvard Divinity and the Besson Institute of Asbury Seminary in Lexington, KY.

As he likes to remind us, academic accomplishments mean little in the Kingdom work of God if not accompanied by a heart and soul for our Lord. 

His presence constantly challenges us to go a step further for God and meet new opportunities, new members and new faith. 

"It's a blessing to be part of this project and to see such great faith grow among the church.  For all my foibles and faults, I find we can struggle together on this pilgrimage of life, and together be the richer for it.  Christ Jesus really does give us a new lease of life.  I certainly hope you will feel moved to join us on this journey and find your own spirit lifted higher."  JMR