Love Big Be Well

<DIV>Jonas McAnn is a weary pastor without a congregation trapped in a dead-end insurance job. Granby Presbyterian is a weary congregation without a pastor overwhelmed by the prospect of finding someone who actually wants to be a pastor—not a manager coach or CEO.<BR /><BR /> When Granby's pastoral search committee and Jonas connect through handwritten letters passed back and forth something sparks between them—something so real and refreshing that even after Jonas and his family move to Granby he continues the regular practice of writing letters to his congregation.<BR /><BR /> Spanning seven years of his ministry at Granby Presbyterian Jonas's letters ruminate on everything from fly-fishing to the Nicene Creed. They reveal the earthy spirituality woven into the joys and sorrows of the people of Granby the community of the church and Jonas's own unfolding story.<BR /><BR /> Readers will discover what it means for a pastor and a church to do the slow work of ministry in community—anchored by a common place and buoyed by a life of faith that is meaningful rooted and true.</DIV>