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Our Pastor
I have been the pastor of PHCC since we moved here in August of 1996. I hope as you read on that in the next few minutes you will have a better idea of who the Howington's are. However, what will be even better is getting the opportunity to meet you face to face.
Charlene and I were married in May of 1981. We lived in Winona Lake, Indiana for 15 years while I attended seminary and then became a staff member of Pleasant View Bible Church from 1985-1996. (We can talk sometime about our penchant for churches with the name "Pleasant"). Each of our three children were born in Indiana.
We are in a new stage of life as our children are now all adults. The oldest two are married and we have the privilege of being relatively "young" grandparents. We think our experience of raising a family gives us a unique perspective that we hope will be of value to younger parents. When we can we love to have the whole family together and yet we are adjusting well to being "empty nesters." (Our experience has been that "empty nest" is more of a myth.)
We are "connected" via Facebook, email and unlimited texting. We enjoy classic movies and have a wide range of musical tastes.
As graduates of Moody Bible Institute Charlene and I have been trained and prepared for ministry. We have volunteered as youth leaders, been involved in children's ministries. I have been a Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor and now a Sr. Pastor. Charlene is a "behind the scenes" person. She is great with children and plays keyboards in our worship services. We truly believe that ministry is not just what happens inside the four walls of the church, but it is our life.
As a Pastor I believe that my task is to understand and explain the Bible as it relates to living life in the 21st Century. Then I must model what I preach and teach. I am convinced that the Bible is the most relevant book any of us will ever read. The principles in God's word are life principles that are timeless and culture-less. While our technology and our times have changed, the basic need of man's heart has not changed. My passion is that we each have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ which will bring meaning, significance, contentment and peace to one's life. My hope is that as we develop our relationship with Jesus as with one another that we can make a positive impact in this world for Him.
If you are looking for a home church, please stop by and be our guest. We would enjoy talking with you and sharing with you over a cup of coffee the vision God has given us for Pleasant Hill Community Church. Thanks again for stopping by.
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