CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: 🙏 Remembering Pastor Paul Holderfield Jr. – A Life That Changed a City

Today, we honor the life of Pastor Paul Holderfield Jr., senior pastor of Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene and founder of the FLAME nonprofit in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Known for his boundless love, humility, and dedication to serving the homeless and the hurting, Pastor Paul touched countless lives. Join us as we reflect on his ministry, legacy, and the words he lived by: “Remain in His grip.”
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A beloved pastor, a city changed, and a legacy that refuses to fade.
Today, we mourn the passing of Pastor Paul Holderfield Jr., a man whose ministry stretched far beyond the church walls — touching the homeless, the broken, and the forgotten.
But even in sorrow, there is something powerful about the way he lived, and what his final message still tells us today.
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It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Brother Paul Holderfield Jr., pastor of Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene and founder of the FLAME nonprofit in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Pastor Paul wasn’t just known for his sermons — he was known for his servanthood. His closest friends weren’t the powerful or the privileged, but the homeless, the hungry, and the hurting.
For decades, he built bridges of love in his community, offering meals, clothing, and dignity to those society often overlooks. To him, ministry wasn’t about spotlight moments; it was about living like Jesus, every day, to everyone.
The church’s heartfelt announcement said this was not just a loss for the Holderfield family, but for the entire church family, the city of North Little Rock, the Nazarene Church, the homeless community he loved so deeply, and everyone touched by the life of one amazing man.
They asked for prayers for his wife Cathy, his children Patty, Courtney, Krystin, and Paul Phillip, and the grandchildren who adored their “Papa.”
As they grieve, the church’s message carried one last reminder — the same words Pastor Paul often used to close his messages:
“Remain in His grip.”
Because even in loss, he wanted every believer to stay anchored in Christ’s love.
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So we want to hear from you:
What do you believe made Pastor Paul’s ministry so impactful — his message, his humility, or the way he loved people without limits?
Type “HIS GRIP” in the comments if you are choosing to remain steadfast in Christ today.
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Keep loving others boldly, keep your eyes on Jesus, and as Pastor Paul would say, “Remain in His grip.”
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https://www.facebook.com/friendlychapelnazarene/posts/1206516741513438
Source: Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene and FLAME Non-Profit Facebook Account, @friendlychapelnazarene

It is with heavy hearts, we inform you of the passing of Brother Paul Holderfield, Jr. This is a not a loss for just the Holderfield family, but our entire church family, the city of North Little Rock, the Nazarene Church, the homeless community who were his truest friends, and anyone who has been touched by the life of one amazing man!
While we wish this news could be shared in person, surrounded with each other, we wanted to ensure you all were made aware as soon as possible. Please keep Cathy in your prayers, oh how he loved her and she him. Please keep his children close in your thoughts and prayers. Patty and Courtney, who have now lost both parents recently and Krystin and Paul Phillip who have those younger grandkids who spent every free moment with their papa. Just think of all those memories.
We will share more information as soon as we have it. For now, love your family, spread the love of Jesus to everyone you come into contact with, and keep Christ at the center of it all. Make certain that you “Remain in HIS grip.” That’s how our pastor lived!!!!

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CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: 🙏 Remembering Pastor Rowland S. Buck | St. Mark’s Global Methodist Church, Louisville TN ✝️

🙏 Please join us in prayer for Pastor Rowland S. Buck’s family, church, and community during this time of grief. His legacy of faith and service will never be forgotten. Share your memories or prayers in Comments to encourage others. ✝️🕊️

Hi everyone,

The Christian community is mourning the loss of Rev. Rowland S. Buck, beloved pastor of St. Mark’s Global Methodist Church in Louisville, Tennessee, who tragically passed away in an accident in Alcoa, Tennessee.

Pastor Buck faithfully served congregations across Tennessee, including churches in Chattanooga and Blount County, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and service.

Please join us in prayer for his family, congregation, and community as we honor his life and ministry.

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Rev. Buck tragically lost his life in a hit-and-run bicycle accident in Alcoa, Tennessee. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, August 26, while he was riding along East Hunt Road near North Wright Road. He was struck by an 18-wheeler traveling in the same direction—causing fatal injuries. Despite being airlifted to UT Medical Center, he was later pronounced dead.

Rev. Buck had a distinguished ministry career, most recently serving at St. Mark’s Global Methodist Church in Louisville, Tennessee, since 2019. Previously, he held leadership roles in the Holston Conference as youth pastor at Christ United Methodist (1990–1995), lead pastor at Burks UMC (2012–2016), and Signal Crest UMC (2016–2018).

He was also a key figure in church leadership at the time of his passing. He served as Dean of the Cabinet for the MidSouth Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church and Presiding Elder for the Knoxville District.

Rev. Buck is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sinda, and their children.

The Bible says in 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Rev. Rowland S. Buck was an esteemed Methodist pastor and church leader. His passing has deeply affected multiple congregations and communities across East Tennessee.

Please share your memories or prayers in the Comments section and encourage others.

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Source: St. Mark’s Global Methodist Church Facebook Account, @saintmarkslouisville

It is with a heavy heart that I share with our St. Mark’s family and friends that on Tuesday, August 26th our Pastor Rowland Buck was called home to heaven after an accident with his bicycle. Arrangements are being handled by the family and will be shared as soon as possible. Please keep Sinda and the family in your prayers!

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