Dear Everlasting Hope Church family,

 

I want to speak to you today openly and sincerely, from my heart as your pastor but even more importantly, as your brother in Christ.

 

After much prayer, reflection, and conviction, I have come to realize that I have made some grave mistakes — mistakes that, in good conscience, I believe require me to step back for a time. Out of respect for God, for each of you, and for the calling He has placed on my life, I do not feel it is right to continue preaching or leading actively in this moment.

 

During this season, our church’s regular ministry and activities will also pause temporarily. This is not because the mission God has given us has ended, but because I believe it is necessary to stop, seek Him fully, and allow Him to do a deeper work in my heart and life.

 

My desire is not to disappear, but to become more deeply rooted in prayer, repentance, and spiritual restoration. I do not step back out of shame alone, but out of reverence — because I never want to lead this church in my own strength or out of brokenness left unhealed.

 

I ask for your prayers in this time: prayers for humility, clarity, and renewed closeness with God. And I encourage each of you also to take this season to draw near to Him — through prayer, the Word, and honest reflection.

 

Everlasting Hope Church was never built on me — it belongs to Christ. And I trust Him fully with its future, just as I trust Him with mine.

 

Thank you for your grace, understanding, and continued prayers.

May the Lord keep and guide us all.

 

In Christ’s love and hope,

Pastor Tyler Huffaker