The Kerusso – December | 2018 Kerusso (Greek): “To publish, proclaim openly: something which has been done.”
Churches seeking pastors: In the September Kerusso, we listed seven churches across the USA that are seeking senior pastors. Two of them have felt the Lord’s direction to issue a call, and we celebrate with them! With the addition of True Hope Church, these six churches continue to seek God’s direction in this important decision. Here are quick summaries of each of these churches:
True Hope Church – Lexington, KY.
True Hope is a re-launch of our Lexington church. It is a small congregation of spiritually solid folks with a heart for Jesus & people. They meet and worship in a beautiful facility near the University of Kentucky, Asbury University, & Asbury Theological Seminary. They are praying for a bi-vocational, church-plant pastor who will teach and lead them in reaching their community with the Gospel.
Christ EMC – Chesapeake, VA.
Christ Church is planning to host a potential candidate in December. This is a lovely congregation of mature believers who earnestly desire to share Christ’s love with their community. Pray for discernment and wisdom for both the search committee and the visiting minister and his family as they listen carefully to God’s voice in the process.
Bayou La Batre First EMC – Irvington, AL.
The people of First EMC meet in a marvelous new facility comprising over 20,000 square feet with a beautiful sanctuary and Life Center with a full-size gym. The building also has a great kitchen and fellowship facility with large Sunday School rooms and nursery. The PRC at Bayou La Batre First continue to look for a minister with sound biblical preaching and previous pastoral experience.
Crossroads EMC – Marshfield, MO.
Marshfield is a growing city with lots of new businesses having located to the north of the city anticipating growth in that area. Crossroads EMC is a congregation with deep roots and longevity in the community, and are excited to see how the next chapter of their history will be written. Rev. Joe Miller is serving as interim pastor while the church conducts its pastoral search.
First EMC – Sweetwater, TX.
Sweetwater has been historically a vital center for commerce as a railway hub, a manufacturing area, and cattle. Currently the town is in the middle of the huge gas and oil resurgence of west Texas and is projected to almost double in population over the next 10-20 years. They continue to seek God’s direction as they wait on his timing regarding the call of their next pastor.
Community EMC – Thomasville, NC.
Community EMC meets in a nice facility in a great location in Thomasville, North Carolina. The county is famous for its yearly Lexington Barbecue Festival, which brings in over 100,000 visitors from all over the southeastern U.S. The PRC is in the process of interviewing candidates and hopes to select a potential candidate in the next month or so. Please continue to pray with them in this.