Church Visit, "Cross the Line," New Paris UMC

Went to visit one of our ministry candidate’s churches last Sunday and had to go to Indiana to do it! The GPS took me to the first exit off I-70 in Richmond, and then from there, tracked me back into Ohio. I called my wife right away to tell her. Thought it was funny. The Miami Valley District stretches far and wide, even in Indiana. Would their Conference even know if we tried to expand into their territory? Why not? Get to make a fireworks run next time I go. What lines do you need to cross to reach your mission field? Pam Weaver is doing a great job in that location. I thought her sermon ranked higher than someone with her formal level of experience. Her enthusiasm and love for her people above even that. She and her laity have connected to form a partnership for some pretty neat things. Around 90 in attendance, 30 of which are kids from the community that they are reaching. Formal education, age, experience level, geographic location, perceived leadership capability, perceived ministry potential etc., etc….what lines do you need to cross to take it to the next level for God? In your own mind and otherwise?