I was raised in New Oxford PA (near Gettysburg) for the first 18 years of my life. My mother was from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico and my father from Hanover PA. I had the benefit of learning two cultures and languages. As my father owned and managed an auto parts business for 25 years-he gave me many opportunities and skills to work with people. I also grew up with two brothers, Brian and Clark.
Accepting Christ in my youth, and confirmed at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in New Oxford, I eventually felt the call of God to enter the ministry. Matriculating at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa OK, these 4 years opened my mind to the world and provided many experiential moments to explore God's calling in my life.
I attended seminary at Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry in Ambridge PA. During that time, I began to pastor a small church in Marianna PA. It was in that congregation that I learned how to be a minister. In 1987, I was licensed as a pastor and ordained in the Christian ministry in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in 1989. I have also served as a chaplain at two PA state hospitals and a campus minister at California University of PA and Indiana University of PA.
Throughout the years, my ministry has included preaching, pastoral ministry, youth ministry, church camp, hospital chaplaincy, campus ministry and teaching in higher education. After traveling to 14 countries and ministering with people in many cultures, my view of God's world has expanded. I began a Doctor of Ministry degree at Lancaster Theological Seminary and finished the program in Church Growth at Fuller Theological Seminary. In addition, I have studied extensively in doctoral research on the Pneumatology and Christology of Paul in 1 Corinthians 1 & 2, receiving a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies at Regent University in 2017.
So, I am a Pennsylvanian by birth, a Christ-follower by choice, and passionate about the Holy Scriptures!
Fourteen years ago I married Bridget Serro who has been a true partner in life and the ministry!
My life has been dedicated to bring God's word to people in down-to-earth messages.
All the glory belongs to God!
Bridget & Cletus Hull
Interview with my father, Cletus L. Hull Jr., on his management & philosophy of business
Stambaugh Auto Parts, Hanover PA (1980)
Stambaugh Auto Parts, Hanover PA (1980)
Working at Stambaugh Auto Parts,
Hanover PA
with my father and mother
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Hanover PA
with my father and mother
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