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As I enter into this last week of service at First Baptist Church in Greenville the feelings of gratitude are overwhelming. This church gave me the second opportunity to live out God’s calling upon my life to serve as pastor. Entering into this service at FBC Greenville at the age of 29 was exciting and challenging. In the beginning most tasks seemed over my head in level of knowledge and experience. Looking back, I am thankful for the many conversations I had with many of the members of this church that helped me to grow and develop as a Pastor. After these five years in Greenville, I have served a total of 10 years in the pastor role. The lessons that I learned at Henderson Baptist and First Baptist are too many to count. I have learned pastoral leadership is certain to expose all strengths and weaknesses. God has used these years of relationships and experiences to prepare me for the next journey, as God’s Will leads. My hope is that people of First Baptist have felt loved and encouraged through my ministry efforts. This love comes from the Lord, and has been stirring inside me ever since I felt God’s call to the ministry. This passion drives me to pour His love and holiness into the lives of people in Christ’s church. To pastor is to lead the way in proclaiming God’s word to the church and the world. First Baptist, I hope that my leadership resulted in you loving the Lord more and loving His Word more. Thank you for your trust in me and this wonderful opportunity to serve this great congregation. Thank you as well for the love and relationships that have been established with myself and my family.
Hillabee Baptist, I want to thank you for the opportunity to continue my ministry journey with you. My prayer is for many years of wonderful works of God to happen as we move forward together. God is moving constantly and I want to be available for God to use in service to you. Let’s grow together in worship, knowledge, and service. Let’s go and reach the unchurched and unredeemed with the truth of the Gospel. I am excited to get started! Thank you for your prayers and how you have welcomed me and my family so far! See you soon!
