Shari O’Bannon: Closeness to God

Shari O’Bannon has been preaching at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Ida Grove for 16 years. She is a Commissioned Ruling Elder. Over the years, Presbyterian USA has changed their rules, whereas someone could preach who is a lay pastor or commissioned ruling elder, as it is now. O’Bannon has risen to the rule at all times. O’Bannon says her challenges are struggling with ‘How can I help you?’ O’Bannon prays,

“I pray that God gives me the words to say and gives me other people with education in a certain area to help.”