Bishop Perkins returns with an announcement that rocks Trinity Lutheran. Sheriff Graham turns up the heat on Buddy regarding a recent murder in town. Alexa reveals an astonishing secret.
After Buddy's first sermon, Schmidt calls in the bishop to assess his competence; Dora has an unusual request for Buddy; Alexa and Russell compete for Buddy's affection.
The church must convince an eccentric elderly woman to donate her estate. Dora goes on a date with Detective Lovello. Schmidt makes a troubling confession.
Buddy falls into a deadly criminal's trap; the church council unites to stop an arson attempt on Ladner Trinity; Dora reconnects with her high school crush.