MY STORy: randy hekman
Role
Executive Pastor + Elder
Email
rhekman@crossroads-bible.org
Job description
I oversee the day to day work of the church staff as well as the longer range planning and budgeting of the church under the supervision of Senior Pastor Rod and the other Elders. I also head the Local Outreach team responsible for mobilizing our people and resources to spread the Gospel near and far. I have the pleasure of providing coordination for the Band of Brothers Men’s Fellowship which meets Wednesday mornings at 6 am; and my wife Marcia and I have the joy of being facilitators for the Crossroads' Young Adult Community (YAC).
The best part about my role?
Is to see God at work in the lives of people. The most exciting times in ministry are when we become more like spectators than participants as we watch God miraculously transform people’s lives. Sure, we are working hard, but that is almost incidental to what is really happening. These times are so fun and so fulfilling.
My faith story
I was raised in a nominally Christian home and trace my beginnings of faith to third grade when, a catechism instructor told our class about trusting Christ to forgive us our sins. I remember doing this. But I didn’t really grow in my faith until High School when I learned about the Lordship of Christ. That really changed me and made me want to serve Him and follow His leadership throughout my lifetime. I long to see God’s people be all they can be in God’s family; we have the only answer to the vexing problems of mankind and need to mercifully administer God’s truth and grace to the hurting people around us.
The greatest invention of the last 100 years?
The airplane. Since I was three years old I have been mentally and emotionally captivated by airplanes. I fly for fun when I have the time and resources. I can not hear an airplane fly over me without looking up.
Makes you cry?
What makes me cry a lot is seeing the amazing grace and love of God for ME in ways that are so undeserved. I never cease to be amazed at God’s grace ; in fact, I need a “grace fix” from Him daily.
Most favorite place on the globe?
Is the Monterey Peninsula in northern California, specifically around Carmel , CA.
