re: Associate Pastor in The Woodlands, TX busted on prostitution

Response from the head pastor.

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Dear Church Family,

It is likely you have heard about the arrest of Eddie Hilburn Wednesday night. I wanted to assure you that I, along with Chairman of Deacons Ron Smith, our Staff Ministry Team and the entire staff have been busy doing our very best to respond to this situation appropriately.

I can tell you now that Eddie has resigned and his resignation has been accepted. Please pray for Eddie, Lisa and his family. We are committed to helping them all move forward in the best way possible.

The following is the public statement we are releasing this afternoon:

In regard to the recent arrest of Dr. Eddie Hilburn, The Woodlands First Baptist Church has received and accepted his resignation and has taken steps to notify the congregation. This is a difficult time for Eddie, his family and our church. We continue to seek God's will with grace and truth, providing love and support to all those affected, while reaffirming our commitment to the highest expectations for our Church and its leadership.

If you would like to speak to me personally about any of this, my email is bruce@thewoodlandsfirst.org. Please leave your phone number, and I will do my best to respond to you as soon as possible.

This is incredibly painful on many different levels. I will be praying for you, and ask you to please pray for me. I am looking forward to worshipping with you and being together Sunday Morning.

I love you,

Dr. Bruce