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WHEN YOU HEAR THE TERM PASTOR WHAT COMES TO MIND? DO

YOU ENVISION A MIDDLE-AGED MAN, STUFFY SUIT, PERFECTLY

COIFFED HAIR, WITH A KNACK FOR "SPREADING THE GOOD

WORD," OR AT LEAST SOMETHING ALONG THOSE LINES?

By its definition, a pastor is an ordained leader of a work is gritty, sometimes dirty and labor-intensive, but
Christian congregation. Sounds simple, right? But always rewarding. They take seriously the task of tending
anyone that has been or even known a pastor to their flock, also known as the congregants at Calvary
understands that there's more to "leading a group of Assembly. But their work extends beyond the flock at
Christians" than throwing together a sermon once or Calvary — it stretches across Carlsbad, the state of New
twice a week. In fact, the term "pastor" is derived from Mexico, the United States and even the globe.
the Latin word "pastor," meaning shepherd. The term
shepherd likely conjures much different images than When I was trying to find stories for this issue of Focus
that of a pastor. Shepherds are tasked with ensuring the on Carlsbad I reached out to a friend of mine named
safety and wellbeing of the entire flock. It's gritty work, Judy Autry. Judy always has great ideas and once again
not suitable for the weak or faint of heart. she did not disappoint. "Phillip and Misty Price have
Pastors Phillip and Misty Price are shepherds. Their been such a blessing to the community," she said. "They
have changed that church into a community outreach
and they truly help serve the broken."

Judy told me about the work the Prices have helped
with in revitalizing the 5th Street Park, the lives they've
helped change by offering free food to the needy, and the
hungry bellies they've helped feed with free weekly hot
meals. I wanted to know more. What made them decide
to devote so much time and energy to reaching the lost?

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