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Glenn Hill: A Man Who Taught the Truth in Live
by Michael Miano
This article appeared in the 2026 Spring issue of Fulfilled! Magazine
I, like so many others, had my first introduction to Glenn Hill through his book, ‘Christianity’s Great Dilemma: Is Jesus Coming or Is He Not?’ I wish I could remember who told me to read it and/or who gave me a copy of the book. Perhaps I am stirring you to ponder the same? I encourage you to reach out and thank that person who introduced you to, or gave you a copy of, the book. Brother Glenn would want you to do that! I believe that I will support that sentiment through a short review of my knowing Glenn Hill, as well as his life and legacy, for you faithful Fulfilled! Magazine readers.
It wasn’t too long after I finished reading the book, Christianity’s Great Dilemma, and sharing thoughts about the past-tense understanding of Jesus Christ “coming back” (preterism) with others and on YouTube, somewhere between the years 2010-2012, that I received a call from Glenn Hill himself! He asked me my thoughts about the book and my perspective of preterism, and offered to send a bunch more copies for me to give to people for free! Glenn loved to hear feedback on his book and would share with such humility and joy when he was given the opportunity. Glenn exuded a generosity, a humility, and a love that not only defined who he was, but could also be felt. This came to be known as “The Glenn Hill Challenge.” Might each of us feel challenged to actively listen as we talk with others, getting to know and remember their names, and giving them importance and value.
Glenn’s Life & Legacy
A review of Christianity’s Great Dilemma that was shared on Amazon highlights these points and gets to the heart of Glenn Hill’s legacy:
“The brilliance of Mr. Hill's book lies in its simplicity. It is heavy on the Scriptures and light on theorizing. This work is overflowing with judicious, sound reasoning. Mr. Hill has a rare knack for gently prodding the reader to seriously investigate each Bible passage and just allow the words to mean what they say, to those who first heard them. Mr. Hill steers clear of an ‘in your face’ approach, and chooses instead a much softer “let us reason together” style of argumentation. This gentle soul has been a pastor and preacher with over 50 years of ministry under his belt. He has risked and lost much to stand for a sensible view of Biblical Eschatology.”
Glenn was born August 9, 1940 in Nash County, NC and passed from this life into eternity on November 30, 2025, while residing in Rocky Mount, NC. An online obituary written by Glenn Hill’s son explains that Glenn lived “…a very public life as a minister, pastor, an employee and as a business owner.” However, his first calling and devotion was spreading the gospel about the good news of Jesus.” Furthermore, Glenn will be missed and remembered as “a devoted and loving husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and good friend to many.”
Glenn’s Teachings
Glenn Hill became a fixture of various Bible conferences from 2010-2020, namely through, but not limited to, Berean Bible Church in Virginia Beach, VA and The Blue Point Bible Church in Blue Point, New York. Most, if not all, of Glenn’s presentations can be found on YouTube through those aforementioned churches’ YouTube accounts. Throughout the years, Glenn encouraged us to move ‘From Hoping to Having’ in our understanding of God’s provisions as well as our eschatology. In his 2016 presentation, ‘An X-Ray of an Old Preacher’s Heart,’ Glenn explained, “When trying to convince someone about the truth, I believe that my attitude, my spirit, and my disposition are equally important to the truth that I’m trying to convey, if I will ever succeed in that path.” In 2019, speaking at the ‘What’s Next’ Bible Conference, Glenn exhorted the preterists to consider, “What’s next for Preterism? Perhaps it should be evangelism.” And it was at Berean Bible Church that the previously mentioned “Glenn Hill Challenge” was developed.
As the doctrine of Hell continues to be a “hot” topic, please remember that Glenn had plans to publish a book on Hell, another ‘great dilemma’ that we find in Christian theology and doctrinal discussions. There are plans for the future development and publishing of Glenn’s thoughts in that regard. Glenn knew the harmful effects of a theology (study of God) and false doctrines that encourage a spirit of cruelty rather than a spirit of love and compassion. There are a couple of presentations online wherein Glenn detailed his views on Hell:
1. “Jesus’ Use of Gehenna” - Berean Bible Church (2015)
2. “There Is No Hell” - The Blue Point Bible Church (2018)
A Blessing to Us & Through Us
Glenn encouraged us in study, offered and demonstrated wisdom in an attitude of humility, and reminded us of our call to be like our God who cares about us, knows us, and numbers every hair on our heads (see Matthew 10:30).
What a joy and blessing to have known Glenn Hill. He has led many into the Kingdom. He constantly encouraged many in the Kingdom and lived a life that did so as well. Glenn truly lived up to the oft-mentioned charge to one day hear “My good and faithful servant,” and he put flesh on the ‘goal of our instruction,’ to “…love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith” (see Matt 25:23; 1 Tim 1:5)
Lord God, help us to live up to the “Glenn Hill Challenge,” not just at annual conferences, but in our everyday lives, in our necessary and intentional evangelism. Glenn’s legacy is surely not past tense, as to us and through us, brother Glenn lives forever. ♰
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Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who the head, into Christ . . . .
(Ephesians 4:15)
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