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“Over 15 years ago, I was called to Remembrance Church. Since then, I have had the honor of leading, teaching, and witnessing God’s work in and through this community and body of believers. A few years ago, I began to discern God’s prompting for a leadership transition at Remembrance. Through much prayer and discernment, I decided to begin a journey of succession – transitioning from my role as the Pastor of Teaching and Discipleship. Even though change is unknown, I am excited to see what God will do and what this change will look like during this season of transition. No matter what… it will be good and HE IS GOOD!”
– Pastor Eric Cook
In June 2024, Pastor Eric and Pastor Todd had a dialogue where they shared about their journey over the last 15 years, and discussed Pastor Eric’s upcoming succession. To hear that conversation, please watch this video.
In November 2024, Pastor Eric communicates a personal update about the succession process.
No! Pastor Eric will stay on staff at Remembrance, but his role will change. As we continue to discern God’s plan for Remembrance Church, Pastor Eric’s role will include elements of teaching, mentoring, counseling, and discipleship.
Pastor Eric will still be an active preacher in the rotation, but his number of Sundays will be decreased throughout the year and will be supplemented by Pastor Todd, Noah Prins, Matthew VanDongen, and other guest teachers.
With the initial job posting on January 6th, we hope to find a Pastor of Teaching and Discipleship by early summer 2025. However, we trust in the perfect time of God and wait patiently as we discern His will.
To view Remembrance’s Pastor of Teaching and Discipleship job posting on Vanderbloemen’s website, please click HERE:
Pastor Todd Schmidt schmidt@remembrancechurch.org
Mark Palkowski
palkowski@remembrancechurch.org
Annie Schmidt
aschmidt@remembrancechurch.or