In the last 4 years or so I have been involved with the youth ministry at my church and in that time I have had the opportunityto get to become good friends with the youth pastor. I’m not really sure how it happened but just something about his integrity and openness drew me to him and i was able to let my guard down and talk to him about a lot of things I was dealing wit in life. On the opposite side he shared with me a lot of the challenges he was facing with life and ministry. In the last 2 years Joel really pushed me spiritually and I believe because of his influence I am a better christian for it.
He has been called to start a church in the city of Baltimore and moved over there this week. Even though I’m sad to see him go I know beyond any doubt that God is going to use him and his family in a great way to reach the lost and hurting in Baltimore. At one time I thought about moving to Baltimore to help with the church plant but that is not what God has planned for me. I don’t want to sound prideful or arrogant but I also believe there are great plans for Greensboro Baptist Church and I’m looking forward to what God has in store for us.
I know that we will cross paths again but I still have a sense of loss for the close friendship we had. Please keep the Kurz’s and the rest of the Garden Community Church plant team in your prayers.
