Letter From The Session To Heritage Church

Letter From The Session:

Dear Heritage Church family,

As some of you are aware, Pastor John Roberts has submitted his resignation as pastor of Heritage Presbyterian Church, with his time with us concluding at the end of this month. Because of how the calendar falls this year, this Sunday – February 22 – will be Pastor John’s final Sunday leading worship at Heritage, and we are grateful for the opportunity to gather together as a church family.

Please note that we will have one combined worship service this Sunday at 10:30 AM.

Session has received this news with both sadness and deep gratitude for John’s ministry among us. During John and Renee’s time at Heritage, we have made meaningful progress toward our shared vision of growing God’s kingdom here in the northwest Houston area.

We recognize that this comes as difficult and unexpected news for many in our church family. It is not the outcome Pastor John or Session anticipated when we welcomed John and Renee as partners in ministry last fall. Our elders and deacons are committed to supporting anyone who may be struggling with this news or who may have questions. Please reach out to your deacon, to any member of Session, or to Pastor John if you would like to talk.

A Town Hall meeting will be held this Sunday after worship to share additional information regarding Pastor John’s resignation and to discuss the next steps for Heritage Church. There will also be an opportunity for questions, and the congregation will be asked to vote to receive Pastor John’s resignation.

Please know that even in this season of change, Heritage is moving forward in hope. Our mission remains strong, and Session is committed to leading with transparency, care, and trust in God’s faithful provision. This is a transition, not an ending. As long as we rise together as a family of faith in commitment and love, we have real reason for hope.

We ask for your continued prayers for John and Renee, and for Heritage Church in the months ahead.

In Christ,
The Session of Heritage Church

Session Elders
J.C. Kissinger
Curtis LaMontagne
Jim Lower
Ann Peterson
Jodie Smith