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From Our Pastor
Office Availability
Tuesday – Friday
9:00 – 4:00
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Ministry Leadership
Charlie began serving Hillcrest in March of 2020. He has served as a pastor in three previous congregations; his last pastorate in Louisville, KY was for 29 years. He is a graduate of Oakland City University with a BA in Biblical Studies and holds his Master’s from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a focus on Pastoral Ministry and Christian Education.
Charlie and his wife Mendy have been married for 38 years. They both grew up in Michigan and have continued to be life-long Michigan fans. They have 3 daughters; Abbey, Elizabeth and Emily, and one son, Andrew, with one grandson, William. When not pastoring, Charlie enjoys gathering with his family, spending time on the gulf, playing golf and watching the University of Michigan. Go blue!
Senior Pastor
Charlie Davis
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FROM PASTOR Charlie
Thankful and Proud
It continues to be a blessing to serve with you as my church family, especially when reflecting over the last several months.
November was an exciting time to preach about our Mission and to anticipate our annual Mission Offering; a goal of $240,000. However, the second week of November revealed a significant financial ‘downturn’ in over-all financial giving; that was not good news.
We as a Church family were significantly behind meeting our budget which was threatening the financial operation and health of the ministry. At the same time, we were faced with a major Mission Offering of almost one quarter of a million dollars.
“But God,” has become one of my favorite biblical phrases in the bible. After gathering the financial facts, calling the staff and leaders to pray, an open and honest appeal was made to all of you! And, the response has been inspiring. God has demonstrated that He “is able to do above and beyond what we could ask or even think of asking.”
The good news is the annual mission offering was surpassed; we received $246,000! So we give Him praise. And, the budget giving soared providing a restored operating financial cushion in the general fund.
This makes me thankful to God; giving Him all of the honor and praise for doing what He promised – “to always honor prayer in supplying our needs.”
But, in a humble sort of way, this amazing response makes me proud of the wonderful church family God has built at Hillcrest.
Financial Message Series in Worship and Sunday School
God was not surprised by the timing of the financial challenge we went through at the end of 2024 while simultaneously leading us into a financial series of lessons and messages to strengthen and disciple us in the grace of financial stewardship. I pray all of us would live in healthier and more peaceful financial homes in 2025 and the years ahead.
Portugal and India
We have a total of 4 trips set for 2025; 2 trips to Portugal and 2 trips to India. The question is: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for me?” (Isaiah 6:8). If you remember Isaiah’s worship encounter with God, he responded in faith and said: “Here am I, send me.” What will be your response?
Jesus said: “Go, therefore, to all of the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey all of the things I have commanded you. And, I promise, to be with you to the end of the age” (Matt 28:18 – 20).
Sunday School
Will you make a commitment to ‘get more connected’ with your brothers and sisters in Christ at Hillcrest? You’ve made a faith commitment to Jesus; with the next step to make a commitment to His body (your church family).
When Mendy and I were raising our four children, it wasn’t uncommon nor a surprise when we would occasionally hear them complain about their church. After listening, our normal response was generally one of a challenge; ‘why don’t you use your observations and gifts to be ‘part of the solution.’ In other words, let God work through you to make a difference; to make things better.
How about you?