The Rev. Dr. Benjamin P. Campbell Receives Honorary Title Pastor Emeritus

Our Christian faith encourages us to honor the elders who labor among us: “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.” (1 Timothy 5:17) 

As a visible and symbolic way of honoring the distinguished service of The Reverend Dr. Benjamin P. Campbell, on Monday, February 13, 2017, the Council of Richmond Hill voted unanimously to bestow upon Ben the title, “Pastor Emeritus.”   A resolution to that effect was submitted to Council by the co-pastoral directors of Richmond Hill, Janie M. Walker and Joel T. Blunk, esteeming Ben as a distinguished leader of Richmond Hill for 28 years, and one who continues to live out the mission of Richmond Hill in his personal life, faithfully seeking the healing of metropolitan Richmond.

In his letter of acceptance of this honor, Ben wrote: “…it has completely obliterated my childhood impression and made me feel fully alive? I love it. And I love you all for this genuine honor.”