On Sunday, 28 February 2010, during a divine service in Dinwiddie, District Apostle Kitching placed Bishop Hector into an early retirement due to health reasons.

Bishop Hector, who had a background in the insurance industry, began working at the administration office in Bedfordview in 1992. He was ordained that same year, on 2 February, as bishop during a divine service conducted by Chief Apostle Fehr in the Standard Bank Arena. In total Bishop Hector served for nearly 32 years in the ministry.

District Apostle Kitching thanked the bishop for his years of faithful service and contribution to the Lord’s Work, and commented the bishop will be missed by the brothers and sisters that he served.

After service a special fellowship was enjoyed in a tent that was constructed next to the church with local apostles and bishops, administration staff as well as friends and family.