My phone rang, and I couldn’t believe what I heard when I answered. When I was serving in a Savannah church plant, a call came through our electronic church line, setting the stage for this unexpected encounter. I prepared myself for a potential ministry call, so I answered, “This is Pastor Shaun. How may I help you?” I heard a man’s voice, and he exclaimed to (presumably) his wife, “Honey, I got the pastor on the line! Let’s stand to show our respect!” Of course, I told him that wasn’t necessary. I admit that I smiled to myself, thinking about how peculiar that moment was. But, brushing it aside, I asked how I might help. He explained that he visited our church this week while I was unavailable. So, he spoke to my secretary, telling her about visiting family in Savannah, but that he and his wife’s vehicle had broken down, leaving them stranded. They just needed a bus ticket to get back home. ...
