“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, ESV)
Since my arrival at Hillcrest Christian Church in the summer of 2010 I have been deeply blessed to work with Spencer Long, Minister of Student Ministries. While Spencer has faithfully served the students and families in our congregation, he has also become a dear friend. We share a passion for seeing lives changed by the gospel while equipping the Church to faithfully carry out the mission of making disciples. I have been amazed at the wealth of skill and ability God has poured into this man in the area of relational ministry, especially with those who Churches often struggle to reach. Spencer has often been one to ask the difficult questions which help others re-examine their commitment to Christ, as well as the motives behind the activities of their faith. With February 27, 2010 being his final day serving at Hillcrest, I will miss working with Spencer. I pray that God will pour out His blessing on Spencer’s life!
As Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us, seasons change, and this includes seasons of ministry. Interestingly enough, God is never at a loss for what the next season will entail. He has greatly provided for Hillcrest through a united vision in our leadership team. A former student in the HCC youth, Michael Ostick is our new Youth Leader. A student of Ministry and Religious Studies through Liberty University Online, Michael is excited to take his on going education and put it to work as part of the Hillcrest Ministry team.
What we did not realize until recently is how God was moving well in front of us, preparing the next season of ministry at Hillcrest. There is great peace to be found in that God has been preparing this transition long before we were aware of it.We will miss Spencer, and we are thankful for how God has used him in the life of our congregation. Now we look forward into the new season of ministry with great anticipation of what blessings it may hold.
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