At the time, I was a young pastor serving my first full-time appointment, feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and alone, as many in that position do. But this network offered me hope – a hope that has sustained me to this day. If I had the chance to do it all over again, I wouldn’t hesitate! The Emerging Clergy Network was truly an opportunity of a lifetime – one that continues to bless me and those I serve, even after more than a decade.