Ashley Guthas reflects on pastoring Maranatha Baptist Church

Ashley Guthas reflects on pastoring Maranatha Baptist Church

Visitors from across the globe have sought out Maranatha Baptist Church, made famous during the late President Jimmy Carter’s stint as its Sunday school teacher. On June 2, 2024, the church welcomed a new pastor, Ashley Guthas. While she had never met Carter, she was eager to carry on his legacy by welcoming others from every walk of life. While she felt a strong connection to Carter’s desire to spread peace, Guthas never applied for the job of …