09/29/2026
TRANSITION FIRST STEPS | As you have all heard by now, I announced my resignation from Evangel Church and Pam, and I will be concluding our ministry in Bathurst on Sunday, November 1. It was with much prayer and heaviness that we made this decision, as we certainly love Bathurst and the people we have come to call family and dear friends. We have sensed the leading of the Holy Spirit in this process and experienced many confirmations along the way. I will be joining the staff of Glad Tidings Moncton as Pastor of Discipleship where I and another pastor will form an executive team along with the Lead Pastor to provide vision and leadership to the church.
Last night, the board of Evangel met with a representative from the District Office to talk about next steps for our church. We want to reassure you that the district team will be providing excellent support and encouragement as Evangel moves into a season of transition. There is a well-defined process in place to assist churches in maintaining healthy ministry and also in beginning the search for the next Lead Pastor of Evangel Church. Over the next few weeks, the board will be forming a Pastoral Search committee which will prayerfully consider some of the necessary qualifications of the next pastor. This process is very important to the life and future of Evangel and the board takes it very seriously. We ask for your sincere prayers for wisdom and the leading of the Spirit as the board and congregation take these inital steps forward together. We know that the same Jesus who has called me elsewhere is also preparing the heart of your next leader to come here!
Pam and I will be praying for you in the days ahead as well, and the board will continue to keep you informed as things unfold.
Pastor Andrew
