Big News!

Wednesday, November 19, 2008


This is probably one of the hardest blog posts that I've ever had to write. As of November 30th my relationship with The Vine Community Church with discontinue and I will no longer be serving on the staff and be a pastor at The Vine.

Certainly it has been a tough and difficult time having to leave a position with a church that has truly been a real "family" for me, my wife and children. Yet, the reason for moving on is necessary and pragmatic.

Currently our church desperately needs a person with different skill sets to fulfill several key roles and responsibilities at the church. These critical roles need to be filled before our move into our new facility in August. And because of the financial situation brought on by our economy, this situation is exasperated because there aren't enough funds to keep me on and bring another person onto the team-therefore I am being swapped out.

As you read this, would you pray for me and my family? And please add us to your prayer list during this time.

During this transition we are exploring and entertaining different opportunities that the Lord may put in our path and send in our direction.

Also, in the transition period, I will be leveraging my 20+ years of ministry experience and expertise to do some ministry consulting through my association with Ministry Best Practices.

Of course, I will continue to blog here at Provocative Church sharing my learnings, thoughts and spiritual journey with you all.











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6 comments:

vadanielwowens said...

we already miss y'all!!

Cornelius said...

Thanks for your ministry! I will be praying for you.

Ron Korzeniowski, Jr. said...

Bill,

Transitions, regardless of intent or timing or purpose, aren't easy. Thanks for approaching this with such a heart for God's church. Leaving sweet waters, I know God will honor you. Indeed, you'll be in my prayers.

Ron

Bill Reichart said...

@vandanielwowens - you won't be able to get rid of us that easy :-)

@Cornelius - thanks - I trust that God has more in store for us.

@Ron, yes, even as hard as it's been the peace and purity of the church as been kept and God has been honored.

matt e. said...

I'll be praying, Bill.

Bill Reichart said...

@Matt Thanks Matt!