Getting to know Trevor Hudson

BCT: Tell us about your life growing up.

TH: I was born in Port Elizabeth in 1951; after I matriculated I worked at the Post Office then began an accounting career at a tyre company.

BCT: Why is Benoni unique to you?

TH: The people, the trees and the open water spaces.

BCT: Tell us more about your career. Why did you become a pastor?

TH: I became increasingly discontent with what I was doing in the world of finance.

I took a year off to work in youth ministry and community programmes in Boksburg, where I was influenced by the Rev Paul Welsh.

BCT: You’re not just a pastor, but an author, too. What inspired that?

TH: I was encouraged to write by another author, Gordon McDonald, whom I respected very much. I write with the one simple aim of helping ordinary people to walk more closely with God within their everyday lives.

BCT: What is your favourite book of the 15 you have had published?

Each book has a special place in my own heart. “The Serenity Prayer” has been most widely published in several different countries and languages while my most recent book is “Friendship With God”.

BCT: Benoni may know you as a pastor and an author, but is there any side to you that we do not know about?

TH: I am sure that most people don’t know that I love horses. I wanted to be a jockey in my youth, but I grew too tall, and God had other ideas.

BCT: Tell us a bit more about the man outside of church and writing.

TH: I have been married to Debbie for 37 years. Debbie is a teacher at Willowmore High School.

We are the grateful parents of Joni, married to James, and of Mark, who is married to Marike.

I enjoy running, watching sport and reading.

BCT: You are currently 65 years old, what are your future plans?

TH: If I am able to continue doing what I am presently doing, I will be grateful.

I hope that I am able to spend some more time with Debbie.