The Dr. George H. Pike
Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care Endowment
Why An Endowment?
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A vital part of Valley Presbyterian's on-going mission is to help each person grow in the caring for others. This Endowment Fund was founded to ensure that Valley will always have a strong Pastoral Care ministry, especially caring for the ill, the troubled, the dying, and the families of the deceased. This Endowment Fund exists as a designated account within the financial structure of Valley.
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Why Is It Called George H. Pike?
The Rev. Dr. George Pike occupies a unique place in the history of Valley Presbyterian Church. Having retired to Green Valley after an exceptional career first as a pastor, then at the national level working on the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s Bicentennial Fund, and later as Director of Development for Dubuque Theological Seminary (and candidate for Moderator of the General Assembly), George stepped in as Interim Senior Pastor after founding pastor Rev. Joe Hawkins retired. His superb preaching and commitment to cultivating the spiritual gift of generosity carried the church well during the period between Rev. Hawkins and the calling of Dr. John Ross. |
Then, once again, when Dr. Ross announced his retirement, George rose to the challenge of leading Valley through another interim, doing so with style and, especially, grace, as our congregation was once again prepared for a new Pastor.
The Pike Endowment honors George, his wife Pauline, and their dedication to Christ, our church, and ensuring the future of this ministry.
The Pike Endowment honors George, his wife Pauline, and their dedication to Christ, our church, and ensuring the future of this ministry.
How Can I Help Build This Fund?
Our goal is to have the fund balance large enough so that income from the account will be sufficient to pay for all Pastoral Care needs. A gift can be made in a number of different ways. We also invite you to pick up some of pamphlets and literature that we have in the rack by the Welcome Desks in each narthex area.
For more technical investment assistance, feel free to contact Mr. Bill Stevens of Generous Wealth Advisors, our Foundation’s financial agent at (520) 393-0924 or [email protected].
For more technical investment assistance, feel free to contact Mr. Bill Stevens of Generous Wealth Advisors, our Foundation’s financial agent at (520) 393-0924 or [email protected].
For more general information, contact Steve Ginader through The Church Office at [email protected].
