Meet Our New Pastor, Bill Search!
Dear Church,
It’s with a deep level of excitement that I anticipate serving as your senior pastor in several weeks! My family and I are thrilled to be joining the Rolling Hills family in June.
We developed such a strong love for Rolling Hills during our visit in early April that we wish we were there now. As we met members of the leadership team, spent time with Jeff and Jerri and interacted with the Rolling Hills family we quickly felt like we were home. You know the process of seeking a new senior pastor from Jeff, but I would love to share how the Search family has experienced it.
Last spring, God began to stir in me a deep desire to serve a church as senior pastor. After serving two large churches in an associate pastor role for nearly fifteen years the pull was irresistible. Perhaps it was connected to my impending 40th birthday. Some men long for a convertible as they approach mid-life. For me, I longed for a church to lead and a congregation to love. I suppose that’s a pretty good way to have a mid-life crisis.
As I learned more about Rolling Hills I quickly developed a deep love for what God has been doing amongst you. In less than twenty years God has built a thriving, vibrant church! When my wife, Karyn, and I visited over Palm Sunday we immediately wanted to become part of this community. From the engaging music and biblically relevant sermon to the sweet children’s ministry and welcoming atmosphere it’s apparent that Rolling Hills is an inviting place!
Karyn and I are natives of Wisconsin and Michigan. She went to college in west Michigan and I attended college and graduate school in the Chicagoland area. We are blessed with three great kids: Maegan, Emma, and Jack. We are all very excited to become Californians.
Rolling Hills has much to be thankful for. Jeff’s faithfulness to the vision of this church has provided a firm foundation for us to continue building on. He has been a role model, a guide, and a pastor to many of us. I am humbled to follow the example he has set.
I agree with Jeff that Rolling Hills’ finest days are ahead. As we look to Christ and follow him we will continue to be the church God intends for us to be. We are committed to being a church that connects people to one another, that challenges each person to become more like Christ, and cultivates hearts for people who need Jesus. By God’s grace we will bring Him glory in El Dorado Hills and the surrounding area for generations to come!
I can’t wait to be your senior pastor!
In Christ’s Service,
Bill Search
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Steve Logan & Family wrote on April 23, 2012 at 03:29 PM:
Welcome Bill & Family!
Mike Ritzema wrote on April 23, 2012 at 04:46 PM:
The Searches are awesome! We miss them in Michigan but we're happy for them and for you in California.
Nick wrote on April 23, 2012 at 06:57 PM:
To the Search family, welcome to California and especially to our community!
Steve & Rene' Scurich wrote on April 23, 2012 at 08:16 PM:
We are so excited to have you join Rolling Hills, Bill! Can't wait to meet your family, and spend years to come growing in Christ with your leadership.
Mike B wrote on April 23, 2012 at 08:19 PM:
Rolling Hills, you are blessed to have Bill and his family. Bill loves the Lord and His people.
The Fultz Family, wrote on April 23, 2012 at 09:06 PM:
Welcome to Rolling Hills! We are very excited to meet you and your family!i
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The Walson Family wrote on April 23, 2012 at 11:00 PM:
From one Michigander family to another. Welcome to California and Rolling Hills. We wish you all the happiness!!
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Jon W wrote on April 24, 2012 at 10:11 AM:
Congrats Bill! So excited to see God use you as senior pastor! Hey Rolling Hills, it's pizza and coffee that makes Bills gastronomical diet, and not necessarilly in that order! :-)
The Bryant Family wrote on April 24, 2012 at 10:29 AM:
Welcome Bill! We are excited to meet you and your family!
Denny Dillman wrote on April 24, 2012 at 01:00 PM:
Bill, Congrats, both to you and to RHCC! Your work at Southeast Christian Church leaves behind a legacy of a commitment to connecting people to Jesus and to one another. As you and I have discussed, the common denominator of people in need (spiritually, emotionally, financially) with few exceptions is COMMUNITY, the way we find it in Acts 2 and 4. Love you brother! My family will be praying for your family. And I am confident the Southeast family will be praying for the Rolling Hills family.
For the Father and the fatherless! Denny
Aaron Brackney wrote on April 25, 2012 at 02:06 AM:
We are pumped for the Search family! Preach it Bill! We look forward to meeting you and the family and helping them get comfortable in our community.
-Brackney
kurt sauder wrote on April 25, 2012 at 04:27 AM:
Bill,
So happy for you bro! You and your family will be greatly missed here at SECC but you will do great! God has great things in store for you. Keep your eyes on HIM. Praying for you,
Kurt
Carl Buckman wrote on April 25, 2012 at 06:40 PM:
Congrats Bill and Rolling Hills! You are getting as great pastor, and the Search family is terrific!!! You will really love Jack! Good luck Bill and Karyn!!!
Carl
Andrea wrote on April 25, 2012 at 09:13 PM:
Howdy!
Neal G wrote on April 26, 2012 at 05:40 AM:
God is really moving in the lives of the people of Rolling Hills and I am so excited to see how God will use Bill in a mighty way. You are a great friend and I am going to miss you but know the people you are ministering to will be greatly blessed.
Dawn & Mark Nelson wrote on April 26, 2012 at 03:47 PM:
Wishing you and your family safe travels as you head to Cali! We are all looking forward to meeting you and your family! Blessings...the Nelsons
Mike wrote on April 26, 2012 at 06:59 PM:
Congratulations Search family! We are so excited to welcome you to Rolling Hills and look forward to your leadership and what God has in store for all of us as we open a new chapter! From our family to yours, welcome and God Bless!
Kym Davis wrote on April 26, 2012 at 09:16 PM:
Welcome Bill and family! It was great to 'meet" all of you in the video and can't wait to meet you all in person!! Travel safe and see you soon. God Bless.
Danya wrote on April 27, 2012 at 09:16 PM:
Biggest waves and smiles hello! We are so happy to have you at Rolling Hills and so excited to meet you and your family. Have a safe trip and see you soon! God Bless.
Phil wrote on April 30, 2012 at 09:41 AM:
Kentucky Bill! Welcome to RHCC! We look forward to greeting and meeting you. We are going to miss Jeff as your church will miss you in Ky. We welcome you with open arms!
The Emanuel's wrote on May 02, 2012 at 10:16 AM:
Welcome! So looking forward to meeting you:)
THe Smith Family wrote on May 02, 2012 at 11:18 AM:
We are excited for the next chapter here at Rolling Hills and can't wait to meet all of you! May God bless your travel here and the entire move!
The Craig Family wrote on May 07, 2012 at 12:20 PM:
We are excited to meet you!
Martin & Shannon Powers wrote on May 08, 2012 at 08:26 AM:
Our years with Jeff, Jerri and the entire RHCC family have been wonderful. We are looking forward to meeting your family and following your lead as we continue to serve and grow our relationship with God. Let's do this thing!
Guadalupe Casillas wrote on May 22, 2012 at 05:46 PM:
Looking forward to serve God with you and Karyn!!! It was nice meeting you last Sunday :) Que Dios los bendiga!
Shirley and Birdie Hughey wrote on May 30, 2012 at 05:17 PM:
We are looking forward to our baptisms!!
Steve Logan wrote on May 31, 2012 at 08:23 AM:
Pastor Jeff gave us free hamburgers and hotdogs. No pressure.
Jim & Carol Shuler wrote on June 01, 2012 at 02:48 AM:
Bill & Karyn, we've been blessed to be a part of RHCC since its inception and will dearly miss Jeff & Jerri but we are equally blessed and excited for the future of RHCC under your leadership to come! May God bless your family as you make this transition to CA and our community. Welcome to our family! Much love :)
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Linda Michael wrote on June 13, 2012 at 08:01 PM:
Bill-I'm excited for you,your family and Rolling Hills.
To you Rolling Hills: have your pastor take you on a mission trip to Cuba! You & the Cuban people will be blessed.
In His love, Linda
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