Transition Complete
On April 30, 2010, Pastor Steve Toews left Hesston MB which began a transition of looking for a new lead pastor. As I look back, I am amazed at what God has done. The first Sunday after Steve left I preached on the importance of prayer during a transition like this. I put together a purple bulletin insert with things to pray through over the months to come. God has answered some amazing prayers.
Like what? First, churches can become divided during a transition and our church has remain unified. Second, usually churches decline in numbers during a transition. However, we have seen many new people attend and join our church. Third, many times ministries go on hold during a transition. Amazingly, new ministries such as our movie ministry & CHICKS were started during the transition. Our leadership or staff do not take credit for any of these things, but attribute them all to the prayers of the people. To God Be the Glory!
Today, Brad Burkholder will be installed as the new lead pastor of Hesston MB. This completes a 15 month transitional time. Brad has served as youth pastor at Hesston MB for 9 years. God has gifted Brad in many ways. He will be a great addition as lead pastor and I look forward to what God is going to do in and through us in the years to come.
On a side note, we are currently in process searching for a new youth pastor to replace Brad. Continue to pray for this search process as well. I look forward to the new pastor that God will call to round out our ministry team.
Join me in welcoming Brad as the new lead pastor of Hesston MB Church!
Like what? First, churches can become divided during a transition and our church has remain unified. Second, usually churches decline in numbers during a transition. However, we have seen many new people attend and join our church. Third, many times ministries go on hold during a transition. Amazingly, new ministries such as our movie ministry & CHICKS were started during the transition. Our leadership or staff do not take credit for any of these things, but attribute them all to the prayers of the people. To God Be the Glory!
Today, Brad Burkholder will be installed as the new lead pastor of Hesston MB. This completes a 15 month transitional time. Brad has served as youth pastor at Hesston MB for 9 years. God has gifted Brad in many ways. He will be a great addition as lead pastor and I look forward to what God is going to do in and through us in the years to come.
On a side note, we are currently in process searching for a new youth pastor to replace Brad. Continue to pray for this search process as well. I look forward to the new pastor that God will call to round out our ministry team.
Join me in welcoming Brad as the new lead pastor of Hesston MB Church!
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