April 6, 2026

Dear Westminster Church Family,

As you are aware, I will be retiring this summer. Specifically, June 30 will be my last day, and on June 28, I will preach my final sermon as your Senior Pastor.

Having just celebrated Easter together, we are reminded that the story of God’s people is always one of resurrection, hope, and new beginnings. Change is still hard—it can make us uncomfortable. But I want you to know that Westminster Presbyterian Church is in a very good place. The Lord has been kind to us, and we have been intentional in preparing for a smooth, God-honoring transition.

One of the most important steps in that preparation has been bringing Steve Smith onto our staff as Executive Director. From the beginning, it was my hope that Steve would help provide steady leadership and continuity in the period between my retirement and the arrival of our next Senior Pastor. Having worked closely with him, I have seen his wisdom, steadiness, and leadership in action, and I fully trust him to guide our church through this transition.

We also have a clear plan in place for preaching. Jonathan Garrett, JT Hoover, and Caleb Blow will share this responsibility, rotating equally (Jonathan Taylor has chosen to focus on pastoral care and missions). I know these men well, having served alongside them for many years. They are faithful, gifted leaders who will provide consistent, biblical, gospel-centered, Christ-exalting preaching for our congregation.

I am deeply thankful for each of these men, and for the unity and strength of our staff and leadership. And I am thankful for you—my church family, whom I love so dearly.

Please continue to pray for our church, for our leaders, and for the Lord’s clear guidance as we look toward the future He has for Westminster.

With gratitude and confidence in God’s good hand,

Mike Honeycutt
Senior Pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church