A Short Bio About Pastor Rick
A native of Belpre, Ohio Pastor Rick Hastings began his ministry at Pioneer Church in December 2010. Pastor Rick has moved 27 times and lived in 10 different states after leaving the area at age ten. His father was a construction project manager building banks all over the USA. In 1972 Rick was part of the historic desegregation movement in Florence, South Carolina attending a previously all black school. Rick’s many life experiences have shown him that people are people. Some are positive and bearers of light, some are negative and bearers of darkness regardless of race, economy, or gender.
Rick continued in his dad’s footsteps working in the building trades industry in many capacities until answering the call of his Heavenly Father to Christian Ministry in 2003. Pastor Rick graduated from Vision International Seminary, Romona, Ca. Receiving his ordination from the Association of Fundamental Ministers and Churches. Pastor Rick has trained in several spiritual disciplines and counseling at Ashland Seminary, Ashland, Ohio.
A Video Message from Pastor Rick
PASTOR’S MESSAGE – JANUARY 2025
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” (Philippians 4:6 NLT)
Two sentences, two important messages.
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, prayer about everything.” God’s directive through the Apostle Paul is quite clear. Choose faith. Choose to trust that God will take care of us. Life is always about choices. We can choose to worry or we can choose to trust.
“Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” How kind of God to encourage us by reminding us to remember how He has taken care of us so far. It helps us not worry and to be willing to pray to Him for all that we need.
As we begin a new year in 2025 may we all choose to pray instead of worry!
Another Christmas Season is behind us. It was a time of blessing but also a time of sickness for many who came down with various viruses that are going around. The Christmas Eve Service was well attended and many remarked that it was a wonderful experience.
It was also a blessing to have our Youth lead the Epiphany Service this year! They did a great job and hopefully feel empowered to stay connected to the worship experience as they grow in years and relationship with the Lord.
Pioneer served at BAM this month. Thanks to everyone who make this outreach ministry possible. I also Volunteered on the Harvest of Hope truck.
I was also blessed to visit folks at home and in care facilities.
Along with these the following is a list of my activities.
Led Worship services, Session Meeting. Made home and hospital visits. Volunteered for community service programs. And gave counseling.
Humbly Submitted,
Pastor Rick Hastings