My name is Rebecca Rutherford, and I have the joy and honor of serving as the founding pastor of this new expression of the Church in Cottondale, Florida.

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I’m a wife, a mother, a preacher, and a proud pastor’s kid who has known both the ache of wandering and the beauty of being found by grace. My journey has taken me from rebellion to redemption, from brokenness to belonging—and I believe in a God who is still in the business of restoration.

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My heart beats for the local church. I believe it should be a place where people feel seen, loved, and sent—equipped to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the world. That’s what Restoration UMC is all about. We’re a new church start, rooted in the legacy of faith left by First United Methodist Church of Cottondale, but reaching out with fresh vision and deep hope.

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If you're searching for a community that believes in second chances, everyday grace, and bold love that doesn’t stay inside the church walls—then I’d love to meet you. There’s a place for you here.

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With hope and joy,

Pastor Rebecca