presbycast Reforming a Church the Simple Way w/Scott McDermand
Feb 20, 2025
Scott McDermand, a PCA pastor in Bad Axe, Michigan, shares his journey of reforming a small church. He humorously recounts the challenges of adapting to northern winters and emphasizes the importance of community. The discussion encompasses his transition from Catholicism to PCA, and navigating worship reforms amidst mixed reactions. McDermand highlights fostering genuine relationships in church life, balancing tradition with simplicity, and the significance of mentorship in shaping one’s spiritual journey.
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Scott's Journey to Bad Axe
- Scott McDermand, a pastor in Bad Axe, Michigan, grew up Roman Catholic and later converted after reading the Bible.
- He attended Westminster Seminary California and served as pulpit supply in Alpine, California for four and a half years before accepting his current call.
Nominal Catholicism
- Scott McDermand's upbringing in nominal Catholicism fostered a respect for the church and ministry.
- His uncle, a Roman Catholic deacon, gave him his first Bible.
A Brief Baptist Stint
- Scott McDermand briefly attended a Baptist church before joining the PCA.
- He and his wife found the mega-church style unappealing and quickly left.