In His Steps

A small Midwestern town becomes the stage for a quiet experiment when Rev. Henry Maxwell finishes a sermon on truly “following in His steps.” A chance encounter with a weary, shabbily dressed stranger makes the minister pause and consider how his preaching might move beyond words. He decides to invite his congregation to pledge a literal imitation of Christ’s sacrifice and compassion, no matter how demanding.

The pledge spreads quickly, pulling teachers, merchants, farmers, and even the skeptical few into a shared trial of faith. As each person wrestles with honesty, generosity, and personal loss, everyday relationships are tested and surprising acts of kindness surface. Listeners are drawn into the gentle unfolding of a community striving to let the Gospel shape every decision, discovering both the strain and the hope that comes from living a life modeled on an ancient example.