Pastor Bonnie Higgins
Pastor Bonnie Higgins was brought up in a Christian home, where she was involved in many activities in the church throughout her childhood.
When asked about her personal views, Pastor Bonnie says this:
“My core theological belief that frames my life and ministry is that because of the sin in the world, God sent His Son, Jesus to earth as a baby that led to His ministry. God gave His Son to die for the people on a cross and then was resurrected three days later so people would have eternal life if they accepted the free gift of salvation from God. Because of this selfish act, God shows how great His love is to people.”
Pastor Bonnie preaching on Pentecost (left), and reading scripture in an online/recorded sermon.
Pastor Bonnie feels the mission of the people of the Church is to go out into their community, their family, their work place, and their friends to let others know that Jesus is the source of eternal life (Matthew 28:18-20). The church should be a place for people to come to as a safe place, a place to worship, a sanctuary to find peace. She enjoys working with others and learning about who they are.
Throughout her life, she’s worked in many groups either as a leader or a team player. She’s developed and presented workshops on leadership training, Spiritual gifts, a meditation workshop (“Soaking in the Presence of God”), and self-care workshops.
She’s also led Bible studies and women’s Christian retreats. Pastor Bonnie has served on the Public Relations team of American Baptist Women’s Ministries for three years as chairperson. This team developed videos, brochures for events, and other materials to promote ABW Ministries.
Pastor Bonnie telling the Bible story one evening at VBS 2019 (left) and with Deacon Jean Tardif before a baptism in 2019.
Overall, Pastor Bonnie loves to serve others, teach, evangelize, lead, and show her faith and compassion towards others. Her goal as a pastor is to lead with the help of the congregation to grow the Kingdom of God. She feels that working within the community the church is a part of, showing others that Jesus is the answer, and serving those who need it will enhance the church of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Bonnie and her husband, Adam, enjoying the coast (left) and at Pastor Bonnie’s ordination ceremony.
Pastor Bonnie lives in Norridgewock with her husband Adam. Their family includes their oldest son Kevin and his wife Jamie, their two children Jasmine and Shawn, their middle son Joe and his wife Alison, and their daughter Vivienne, and their youngest daughter Stacey and her husband John, and their two children Chase and Percy.