Letters from the Pastor

Reflections on Luke 15:1–2 and the Heart of God  In Luke 15, we encounter one of the most beloved and powerful parables in Scripture—the story of the Prodigal Son. But before Jesus ever tells that story, we are introduced to the setting and the audience. Luke...

Easter Monday is one of our staff holidays during the year. The church office is closed, and our staff have an opportunity to rest and reflect on the experiences of Holy Week. I cherish this time to breathe deeply and exhale. To slowly sip bold coffee in the morning—a...

Over the next five Sundays, we’ll embark on a deeply personal and spiritually enriching journey together—a journey of Coming Home. Our new sermon series will walk through the parable Jesus told in Luke 15:11–32, often called “The Parable of the Prodigal Son,” but...

As we journey through Holy Week, the most sacred week of the Christian calendar, our hearts turn toward the joy and mystery of Easter. At its heart, Easter tells a simple yet world-changing story: Jesus Christ, crucified and buried, is risen. This Easter, the sermon...

In times of uncertainty -- whether political, economic, or personal -- anxiety can weigh heavily on our hearts. The fear of the unknown, the stress of daily struggles, and the unpredictability of the future often feel overwhelming – let’s be real, they are...

Have you ever heard it said that the three most important things in real estate are Location, Location, Location? Over the years, I have heard the same thing said about our church’s location. Our campus has prime road frontage along Huguenot Road. We have excellent...

Nearly 14 years ago, HRBC embarked on a Capital Campaign called “It’s Time” to improve our facilities by connecting our buildings, improving accessibility, including an elevator and wider hallways, adding restrooms, classrooms and flexible space in our multi-purpose...

On Sunday, March 16th, the sermon was from Psalm 27, where the psalmist expresses trust in the Lord as our “light and our salvation” (v. 1). The writer of Hebrews defines what this trust looks like: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what...

This past week, I had the joy of celebrating my tenth anniversary as senior pastor here at Huguenot Road Baptist Church. It is hard to believe that my call to this church family began on March 1, 2015—back when our daughter, Isabella, was in fifth grade. Now, she is a...

Today is Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of Lent, a season of reflection, repentance, and renewal. Lent includes the 40 days before Easter, excluding Sundays, and is a time to slow down, turn our hearts toward God, and prepare for the hope of Easter. As we...