I am reading a wonderful book – Renew Your Congregation: Healing The Sick, Raising The Dead by William McConnell. It’s a great read filled with great ideas! One of the ideas that strikes me is that the pastor and leaders in a congregation have to be the onew to lead the change if transformation is [...]
Memorial Day. A holiday for many. I’m working on odds and ends at the Church office today but for some it’s a day off. However you spend your day today, remember the reason for today. Many have given their lives for the freedoms we enjoy as Americans — and many continue to give their lives [...]
During the season of Easter this year I have been preaching on how our lives can be changed because of the resurrection of Christ. I have preached about 5 people who had their lives changed by the risen Christ: Mary, Thomas, Cleopas, Peter, and Saul. Here are the links to the sermons: 1. John 20:1-19 [...]
I am the pastor of Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Florence, SC. I have been a Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor for over 20 years. I'm married, with no children - but 3 dogs! I enjoy meeting people, reading, blogging, watching sports, and fishing -- among other things.
The opinions you'll find here are mine alone. They do not necessarily express the views of my church, my Presbytery, my denomination, my family, my friends, or anyone else. The attempted humor you'll find here is definitely mine.
Bill Hayes
