Then read this story. When a church meets a new pastor, both with baggage and issues, they help one another to stay alive, and even thrive.
New life isn't about resuscitation. It's about real new life. Now, maybe to some a church growing from an average attendance of 6 to 25 may not seem like much. Under the conditions in question, however, it is marvelous.
My guess is Marilyn Neal has a bright future ahead of her. Thankfully, so does Sedgewick UMC.