Pastor John R. Reed ("Pastor Rob") has faithfully served as Pastor of Hazelgreen Baptist Church for more than 20 years. He follows in the footsteps of his father, Pastor John C. Reed, who faithfully served as Hazelgreen's former pastor.
Pastor Rob has a genuine love for people and an unwavering commitment to the teaching and preaching of God's Word. As a bi-vocational pastor, he also works full-time in the trucking industry while faithfully shepherding the church and serving the Lord. Whether preaching from the pulpit, visiting with families, or welcoming first-time guests, Pastor Rob's desire is to point people to Jesus Christ and encourage believers to grow in their walk with Him.
Pastor Rob's greatest desire is to faithfully preach God's Word, love people well, and see lives transformed through the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
I was raised in church and actively served from a young age. Although I made a false profession of faith in 1966, the longer I served, the more the Holy Spirit convicted me that I was lost and without Christ as my Savior and Lord.
On November 13, 1982, under the conviction of the Holy Spirit, I repented of my sins, placed my faith in Jesus Christ, and accepted Him as my Savior. Since that day, my life has belonged to Him, and it has been my desire to faithfully serve the Lord.
Revelation 12:11 "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony..."
This verse reminds me that I need Jesus Christ every day to overcome Satan and sin. Victory comes only through the precious blood Christ shed on the cross. I desire for my testimony to continually bring glory to God and point others to Jesus Christ.
Peter and Paul
It is difficult to choose just one because both Peter and Paul have greatly impacted my life.
Peter reminds me that God uses ordinary people. Like Peter, I have made mistakes and failed the Lord at times. Yet I thank God that Peter repented, was restored, and continued to faithfully love and serve Jesus. His life reminds me that while we are not perfect, we are forgiven through Christ.
Paul reminds me that Jesus Christ has the power to save anyone. Paul's life demonstrates that salvation is not found in religion but in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. His transformation encourages me that God's grace can completely change a person's life.
That is a loaded question because there are so many that I love! I received my love for music from my mother. My dad couldn't carry a tune—but he loved to sing to Jesus.
Favorite Hymn: All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Favorite Gospel Song: Home Where I Belong
Following the New York Yankees, especially remembering one of my favorite players, Mickey Mantle.
Black coffee, served at 160°.
Favorite coffee: Dunkin'—just the coffee... no donuts! ☕