10/24/2026
PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH | PASTOR JON & PASTOR KATIE
Some people are called to lead a church, but others pour their lives into building a family. We are so blessed to have pastors who do both! 🥹❤️
Pastors Jon and Katie, we want to honor you, celebrate you, and remind you how deeply you are loved and appreciated!
Thank you for faithfully answering God's call, preaching the whole Word, leading with conviction, and continually pointing us to Jesus. Thank you for the prayers prayed behind the scenes, the burdens you carry that many will never see, and the countless ways you sacrifice and pour into others.
Thank you for being pastors who don't just want to see us grow in number, but grow in God. You challenge us to go deeper, live according to the Word, and become everything God has called us to be. You love us enough to encourage us and challenge us!
You don't just lead a congregation; you make room for people to become family. You celebrate our victories, stand with us through difficult seasons, and remind us there is always more in God!
We know ministry isn't always easy, and the weight of leadership isn't always visible. But your labor is not in vain! The seeds you've planted are bearing fruit in ways you may never fully see this side of eternity.
1 Thessalonians 5:12–13 reminds us to recognize those who labor among us and esteem them highly in love because of their work. Today, we do just that!
Pastor Jon & Pastor Katie, thank you for being faithful shepherds and leading Higher Ground with hearts that desire to see God's people walk in His purpose. We love you, honor you, and believe the best is still ahead! May God refresh you where you've poured out and strengthen you for what's ahead.
We are so blessed to call you our pastors and even more blessed to call you family!
❤️ JOIN US TOMORROW! ❤️
Tomorrow, Sunday, October 25th, we'll take time during our morning service to show extra love and appreciation to Pastor Jon & Pastor Katie! Let's come together as a church family to celebrate these incredible leaders and thank God for the gift they are to our lives. We can't wait to honor them together! 🙌❤️