STS Vermont
On Thursday, May 21st, 2026, Small Town Summits will host a Summit at Cornerstone Church in Bethel, VT. Pastors and lay leaders from small places across Vermont will marvel together at the sin-defeating cross and the death-conquering resurrection of Christ in order to consider what it looks like for ministry to be rooted in Christ’s cross and resurrection.
Christ our Savior
May 21st 2026
The good news of the gospel is not simply that Christ’s redeeming work is gloriously accomplished and Christ’s person is gloriously awesome. It’s that his whole person and his entire work are ours through faith. The greatest benefit of what he’s done is that we can bask in who he is – eternally. He is ours forevermore. Throughout 2026, Small Town Summits will gather small-place New England churches, pastors, and laypeople to exult in the person and work of our Lord Jesus Christ.
In our Spring Summits, we’ll focus on 1 Corinthians. In 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Paul summarizes the saving gospel by saying ‘Christ died for our sins’ and ‘he was raised on the third day.’ At the beginning of the letter, he says ‘I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified’ (2:2). At the end of the letter, he devotes an entire chapter to Christ’s resurrection, concluding, ‘Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain’ (15:58). 1 Corinthians shows that the cross and resurrection are the focus and fuel of gospel ministry. They give us something glorious to proclaim and the indomitable resolve to proclaim it.
8.30 – 9am - Arrival and registration
9 – 10am - Welcome, Singing, STS Vision, Introductions
10 – 10:45am - Session #1: The Cross of Christ as the Focus of Gospel Ministry and group discussion
10:45 – 11am - Coffee break
11am – Noon - Session #2: The Resurrection of Christ as the Fuel of Gospel Ministry and group discussion
Noon – 1pm - Lunch
1 – 2pm - Breakout sessions
2 – 2.15pm - Break
2.15 – 3pm - Session #3: Panel Discussion and Q&A: What does it look like in practice to ground gospel ministry in the cross and resurrection?
3 – 3.30pm - Prayer
In our first two main sessions, Josh Moore and one other TBD plenary speaker will speak to the focus and the fuel of gospel ministry in the cross and resurrection of Christ. Our last main session will be a panel giving Summit participants opportunity to ask specific counseling questions for discussion among the panelists and fellow Summit attendees.
Josh is the pastor at the United Church of South Royalton in South Royalton, VT. Josh recieved his Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary (Charlotte campus) and is currently studying for a Doctor of Ministry at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He and his wife have four children ages 13, 11, 10 and 9. In their free time they take walks, visit coffee shops, read good books, watch movies and enjoy the occasional hike.
Meet the Team
Josh is the pastor at the United Church of South Royalton in South Royalton, VT. Josh recieved his Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary (Charlotte campus) and is currently studying for a Doctor of Ministry at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He and his wife have four children ages 13, 11, 10 and 9. In their free time they take walks, visit coffee shops, read good books, watch movies and enjoy the occasional hike.
Marty has pastored the East Randolph Baptist Church since 2002 and has enjoyed seeing the church growing and understanding the truth and application of the gospel. Marty has four kids and was married to Julie in 1998. He grew up in New England and after a few years in Kentucky came back to serve in Vermont. Marty enjoys serving his small town and the way of life in rural Vermont.
Michael is an elder of Redeemer Church in St. Albans, VT. Before moving to Vermont two and a half years ago, he and his wife, Kayla, spent time in various ministry roles in Tennessee, Germany, and Ireland. Michael and his wife have two wonderful children; Rowan and Arna.
