What happens when God leads you somewhere you never imagined—but you say yes anyway?

In Part 3, Pastor Ivan Ramirez reflects on his transition from the city streets of Chicago to leading a small-town church in Wisconsin. With humor, vulnerability, and pastoral wisdom, Ivan shares how cultural challenges, ministry mergers, and personal growth have shaped his approach to leadership—and why “let’s see where this goes” has become his life mantra.

🎙️ In This Episode:

Why stepping away from ministry became the turning point

The unlikely path that led Ivan to Burlington, Wisconsin

Navigating cultural differences and subtle bias as a Hispanic pastor in a white rural context

How healing, humility, and faithful presence create space for healthy ministry

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💡 Takeaway:

Ivan’s story reminds us that when we trust God enough to take the next step—even without a plan—He writes stories we never could have imagined.