Pastor Andy Croel

I am the pastor of Pilgrim United Methodist Church in St. Johns, Michigan.

I have a Bachelors Degree from Michigan State University in Elementary Education, and my Masters from Asbury Theological Seminary, which was a great place to learn.  I have been a pastor since 2005.  In that time, I have served three different charges with the first at Dimondale/Grovenburg, then Carson City, and finally at Pilgrim in St. Johns.

I am married to Anne and we have four children which is challenging, scary, exciting, and awesome.  I love being a husband and a father.

 

About Me

I am Wesleyan-Arminian in theology, and have a newfound appreciation for the hope found in John Wesley’s teaching on Sanctification.  My favorite theologians are David Bentley Hart (an Orthodox theologian) and N.T. Wright (an Anglican Bishop).  My heart is to be in the midst of something exciting that God is doing in the world today, as well as to be the best father and husband that I can for my family.

Purpose of this site

I will blog on this site from time to time, but the main way I use it is as a place to podcast my sermons for folks who miss a worship Sunday or friends and former parishioners who want to have a listen.

I also have a virtual “Stations of the Cross” that you can access through the link on the top menu.