Pastors Perspective

1 Corinthians 12:12 states: For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.


On the days leading up to and on Sept. 29th I saw the body of Christ work so diligently, so patiently, so tirelessly, so edifyingly, so lovingly. The Hightower Association Meeting was a huge undertaking that required the talents, strengths, and gifts of Pine Crest Baptist Church to come together for a wonderful workmanship. To say that the goal of feeding the entire delegation was completed would far be an understatement, as they were not only fed, but loved, served, and lifted up in every way I can possibly think. Pine Crest displayed the exact same Spirit of service that was present when Christ washed the disciples feet, a desire to put everyone else first.

I have been the little pastor of Pine Crest since 2001 and every single second of my tenure here has been filled with an admiration and love for each one of this family called Pine Crest. Seeing, and working with you all on Sept. 29th was an exclamation point as to why God has blessed Pine Crest so much. Your desire to put God and others before yourselves is an exemplary quality that the Lord has placed in each of your hearts that shows the world the love of Jesus!

Every person that I spoke with could not help but speak the highest of praises for every item that was taken care of. From the food to the parking, the quick line to the tent and seating, the hospitality to the organization, the beauty of the arrangements to the smiles on each face. You lifted up Jesus in every way! It was amazing to see the body of Christ come together in such a unified, distinct way. Each one used the talents God has given you to further His cause. Whether it was sewing, organization, cooking, baking, clean-up, set-up, serving, trash collection, directing…everything fit together and that is testimony of the grace of God, and how He uses you!

I wish I could put into words how much I love you all, how much you mean to my family and I , how much I appreciate you, how proud I am of Pine Crest. Please know that you are the best.

Romans 12:5 says: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

Preacher Craig