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Author: Jeff McLain

I’m a Doctor of Ministry student at Kairos University, where my research focuses on the Lord’s Prayer as a path and framework for spiritual formation and communal discipleship. I also hold an MBA in Executive Leadership from City Vision University, along with two master’s degrees from Fuller Seminary—one in Theology and Ministry, and the other in Global Leadership. Currently, I serve as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission and as the pastor of River Corner Church. My journey to this point has taken me from activism and hitchhiking to seminary classrooms and ministry leadership. I live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with my wife and our three daughters, where we try to live simply, love deeply, and enjoy life outdoors whenever we can. Through this site and my Lead a Quiet Life blog on Patheos, I share what I’m learning about prayer, discipleship, and leading a quieter, more intentional life with Jesus.
Finding God in the Simple: The Rhythm of River Corner Church

Finding God in the Simple: The Rhythm of River Corner Church

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Trading the loud for the simple. Discover the simple, rooted rhythm of River Corner Church—a quiet community following Jesus together.

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Book Review: Humility: The Beauty of Holiness by Andrew Murray

Book Review: Humility: The Beauty of Holiness by Andrew Murray

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Murray shows humility as the heart of Christ’s life—true greatness found only in surrender, service, and dependence on God.

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Book Review: The Greatest Prayer by John Dominic Crossan

Book Review: The Greatest Prayer by John Dominic Crossan

February 6, 2026

This is an examination of The Greatest Prayer by John Dominic Crossan, a deeply rich and at times contradictory reading.

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Formative Margins Ministry: Seven Growth Outcomes

Formative Margins Ministry: Seven Growth Outcomes

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

This post outlines a growth outcomes framework for cultivating spiritual transformation among those who are open to exploring faith.

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Book Review: The Reproducers by Chuck Smith with Hugh Steven

Book Review: The Reproducers by Chuck Smith with Hugh Steven

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

A thoughtful review of The Reproducers, reflecting on revival, humility, platform-building, and what the church can still learn today.

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About Jeff McLain

I’m Jeff McLain, a pastor, writer, and Doctor of Ministry student at Kairos University, based in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. I explore the Lord’s Prayer as both a theological foundation and a practical guide for spiritual formation and communal discipleship in the church today. I am learning to pray unhurried prayers—anchored in simplicity, shaped by Scripture, and rooted in the way of Jesus.

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Latest Blog Posts:

These recent posts explore how the Lord’s Prayer, spiritual formation, and the call to lead a quiet life shape our everyday faith—guiding our rhythms, relationships, ministry, and understanding of God’s Kingdom.

  • Finding God in the Simple: The Rhythm of River Corner ChurchFebruary 20, 2026
  • Book Review: Humility: The Beauty of Holiness by Andrew MurrayFebruary 12, 2026
  • Book Review: The Greatest Prayer by John Dominic CrossanFebruary 6, 2026
  • Formative Margins Ministry: Seven Growth OutcomesJanuary 30, 2026

Lead A Quiet Life Blog

The Lead a Quiet Life blog on Patheos explores what it means to lead a quieter life at a slower pace, discovering a simple life and faith that embraces downward mobility in a chaotic world and a church often obsessed with excess. Inspired by 1 Thessalonians 4:11–12, I share my reflections as a pastor and writer on spiritual formation, spiritual disciplines, simple living, and missional investments—inviting those who feel disillusioned, but still hopeful, to rediscover a quieter, deeper way of following Jesus.

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