Pastor Bill Kerns praying during his final service Sunday at Davis Memorial Christian Church in Taylorville.

Pastor Bill Kerns preached his final sermon Sunday during the weekly service at Davis Memorial Christian Church in Taylorville.  Kerns and his wife Barb are leaving after 9 1/2 years, for a church call in suburban Kansas City, Kansas.

Both of the Kerns' have been heavily involved not only in taking the church outside the 4 walls, but in community activities.

Kerns' sermon focused on the ministry the church has done together the past 9 1/2 years, and challenged the church to continue to take the church outside the church doors.

Kerns called his ministry in Taylorville "an awesome experience" and added he and wife Barb will have a special place in their hearts for the community.