Alan Wartes interviews Tom Burggraf, pastor of Bethany Church, which has been voted the Best Church in the Gunnison Country Times People's Choice Awards for several years. Tom shares his background, including his move from New Orleans and his journey from being a seminary dropout to a pastor. He discusses Bethany's focus on making much of Jesus rather than the church itself. Tom highlights Bethany's efforts in mental health, addiction support and community outreach, emphasizing the importance of meeting both physical and spiritual needs. He also addresses the decline in church attendance and the role of faith in addressing societal issues like divisiveness.