In this episode of Going the MILE: Stories of Calling and Ministry in the Greater Northwest, Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth talks with Larry Hermann, a Certified Lay Minister from Bend, Oregon. Larry reflects on a lifelong call to serve that has taken shape through military service, community involvement, and faithful leadership in the local church.

His story embodies the heart of Going the MILE. Ministry that Matters is lived out through service and compassion. Itineration and Location remind us that God’s work unfolds in every setting, from hospitals to sanctuaries. Lay Ministry Enhancement shines in Larry’s commitment to equipping others for meaningful ministry, and Eliminating Racism extends to his awareness of inclusion and neurodiversity in the church. Larry’s journey is a reminder that every person in the pew carries a call, and that faithful service in ordinary life builds the extraordinary work of the kingdom.

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