Del Burnett
I spent decades as a Presbyterian pastor (PCUSA), serving congregations from the sun-soaked cities of California to the icy quiet of Fairbanks, Alaska—and eventually the green hills of Oregon. Urban, suburban, rural… each place came with its own set of challenges, gifts, and people to walk alongside. Most of the time, I served as the lead pastor, navigating the complexities of congregational life and staff leadership. Other times, I stepped into transitional roles, helping churches find their footing during seasons of change.
Some of the most formative steps in that journey took place far from the pulpit. Pilgrimages to Iona, Lindisfarne, and the Camino de Santiago confirmed what I’d been learning all along: it’s the journey—not just the destination—that forms and sustains us. That sacred sense of adventure, of seeking God with honesty and hope, continues to shape who I am today.