Rev. Jerry Slye
General Superintendent & Pastor of the Hill Country Church
In 1982, I was enjoying early success in the accounting department of a large company. I was married, had two toddlers, a new house and a new car. Life was good! God shook my world when He made my call to full time ministry clear. Before I had time to allow the gravity of my calling to sink in I was the pastor of a small church in southeast Texas. That church was patient as I pursued my formal pastoral and theological education. I have been a full time senior pastor without interruption since that calling in 1982.
My pastoral philosophy is simple. In the words of my pastor Dad, feed the people and love the people. God charges me with the responsibility to preach the Word without compromise. When you believe the Word you cannot help but love the people. The people of the Bethel Methodist Church faithfully give and work to set me free to study and minister the Word in the pulpit, on the phone, in homes, in hospitals and anywhere I find an opportunity (Acts 6:1-4).
At the Bethel Methodist Church of the Hill Country the Word is alive and so are the hymns! Come join us!
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From Strength to Strength Go On
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Scriptures: John 4:5-15, Romans 5:1-6
Tribulation provides opportunity to grow and prosper in Christ
Sweet Savor
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Scriptures: II Samuel 23:1-5, 14-17, II Timothy 4:1-8
When we give our all, it is a sweet savor to God and the fragrance fills our world!
Cheerful Givers
/Scriptures: Galatians 3:1-3
God motivates from within!
King of Peace
/Scriptures: I Chronicles 22:1-10, Ephesians 4:7-14
Jesus took captivity captive and gave gifts to men!
Sanctity of Life
/Scriptures: Genesis 1:20-31, 9:1-6
God calls us to recognize the great value of human life.
Wheat and Weeds
/Scriptures: Matthew 13:24-30, Isaiah 41:26-29, 42:1-3
Which one are you? What fruit is being produced in your life?
In His Time
/Scriptures: Judges 7:1-9
Are you waiting on the Lord?
Let It Be Said of Us...
/Scriptures: Matthew 19:13-30
Let it be said of us that we let God rule our lives!
Second Adam from Above
/Scriptures: Romans 5:8-11
Jesus’ coming makes possible the full rejection of the first Adam’s sin.
Why Do We Celebrate?
/Scriptures: Isaiah 45:1-8
If we lose the meaning of Christmas, our celebrations are just noise!
Long Expected Jesus
/Scriptures: Titus 2:9-15, James 2:18-26
Jesus came the first time to a lowly manger, He’s coming again to a throne!
