Passing the pastoral torch Pastor Bill Villapiano, left, and his successor Jeff McNiell. As Jeff McNiell listens, Pastor Bill Villapiano talks to the congregation during a presentation of ...

After decades in the pulpit, Bishop T.D. Jakes is passing the torch to Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts and Pastor Touré Roberts. After 50 years of preaching, Bishop T.D. Jakes is stepping down from ...

Passing the torch . May 3, 2005 May 3, 2005; 0; MICHAEL GALLACHER/Missoulian Rev. Jack Oates, right, is retiring after 14 years as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Missoula.

Passing the Torch. "A lot of guys who run organizations and ministries like mine, when they are finished, also means the organization is finished," said Johns.

SPRING HILL — Long time senior pastor Jerry Waugh will ceremonially "pass the torch" to his associate pastor, Jeff Dye, at a special service Feb. 25 at Northcliffe Baptist Church.

HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) - The torch of leadership of First Missionary Baptist Church is passed to the new shephard of the flock. It’s not about coming up with what’s new, it’s about deepening ourselves ...

With T.D. Jakes Passing the Torch, We Look At Black Religious Leaders Then and Now. ... He became the pastor of First Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama in 1952.

After 30 years, the Rev. Willie George, founder and lead pastor of Church on the Move, is passing the torch to his son. George, who has served in the lead role since starting the church in 1987 ...

Heritage Christian Center’s founder and senior pastor, Dennis Leonard, retired this week, passing the torch to the Rev. E. Christopher Hill in an installation ceremony Wednesday night.

While he may be passing the torch to a new pastor, he isn't venturing too far from the church. “I’m gonna be retired and that’s the first time I’ve ever done that.

After decades in the pulpit, Bishop T.D. Jakes is passing the torch to Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts and Pastor Touré Roberts. Haniyah Philogene. Apr 28, 2025. Share on Facebook; ...