Buddy’s attempt to counsel Russell’s little brother goes awry. Dora decides to run against Schmidt for church president. Buddy struggles with his feelings for Alexa.

The FBI plans a surprise for Buddy. Sheriff Graham comes down hard on the pastor. Dora thinks Buddy is having an affair.

Buddy’s attempt to outfox the detectives backfires. Dora, Alexa, and Russell suspect something ominous is going on with their new pastor. Schmidt learns the truth about Ashlee.

Buddy Dobbs, a slacker on the run from a loan shark, steals a man's identity and ends up posing as a small town's new gay pastor.

Russell calls on Buddy to become more of a leader in the gay community. Sheriff Graham enlists Dora to spy on Buddy and Alexa. Schmidt and Ashlee take their relationship public.

Buddy steals a necklace from a woman in a coffin to pay off another debt; Dora and Alexa fall out over a church fashion show; Schmidt is enamored with a mystery woman.

The church is in an uproar when two dead bodies are discovered in town and a piece of incriminating evidence leads directly to the new pastor. Meanwhile, Buddy goes back home to attend his own funeral.

Dora’s and Alexa’s lives are both in jeopardy and Buddy must choose which one to save. Russell and Dora have a falling out. Schmidt is robbed.

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.

Buddy’s first Sunday service is so unorthodox, a livid Schmidt calls in the bishop to assess the new pastor’s competence. Dora makes an unusual request for Buddy, while Alexa and Russell vie for his affection.