When this church lost its minister, these ordinary churchgoers stepped up to save it

Facing a crisis of leadership, a handful of congregants in Freshwater, N.L., became leaders themselves. In doing so, they say, they've found a model for the many other churches in the province in the same boat.

When this church lost its minister, these ordinary churchgoers stepped up to save it
Five people stand in the doorway of a wooden church.

Facing a crisis of leadership, a handful of congregants in Freshwater, N.L., became leaders themselves. In doing so, they say, they've found a model for the many other churches in the province in the same boat.