In this past Sunday’s service at Hilltop Bible Church, l made an announcement that was both sad, but needful. After pastoring there for ten and a half years, l announced today that l was stepping down as pastor. It has been a great run at Hilltop. I loved the time serving there, pastoring a wonderful group of people. Not for one minute do l regret pastoring that church. It was a God blessed experience. The church, along with my wife and l, did a lot of neat things together, and accomplished a lot of ministry together. It was a heart breaking decision to make, but l am convinced that the time had come for me to step down. My wife and l did not just leave a church, we left a family that we have been a part of for over a decade. A friend of mine has agreed to fill in as preacher.
I also discontinued doing Sunday services at the nearby nursing home. Been doing those for over two years.
Last week, l agreed to being an interim pastor at St Paul’s Church in Craigsville Va. That church and l have agreed for me to serve on a trail basis of several months.
Just want to thank all of you for your prayers over the years for Hilltop Bible Church. Keep that church in your prayers as they move on without me. Also, continue to pray for my wife and l as we make this next move in our lives. God bless.