Article: Man watches for rainbows, Minister may be tapped to lead Christ Church

Randy Flanagan believes in prayer, possibilities and rainbows.

"My entire position in life is to be open," said Flanagan, director of connectional ministries for the West Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. "I am more at peace now than at any time of my life."

Flanagan, 49, is a West Virginia native who served his first church as a pastor when he was an 18-year-old college student. Over the years, rainbows have marked everything from job changes to significant life events. He does not see this sign as something to be sought. He realizes the rainbows are God-given gifts and he wonders if he will see one in June.

When the bishop makes official appointments, Flanagan is ...

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