I started my journey as a Christ follower outside apart from a community of faith. About nine months into the journey I was invited to join my future wife at a weekend gathering. The pastor at her church was Lester Degroot. Lester would be used by God to change my life as I served with him and observed him. He has been at the same church, Nashville Baptist, for an incredibly long time…40 years or so…his only church. He has given his life to telling people about Jesus and helping them to get saved. He teaches plainly and convincingly. He genuinely loves helping people.
I had the opportunity to work for Jeff Arnett for almost five years. Jeff is an incredible leader who builds teams of people and delegates to them the responsibility of ministering to others. He is also a very gifted teacher. Jeff, like Lester, has been at his first church, Thornapple Valley Church, an incredibly long time…around 30 years. Jeff is passionate about communicating Jesus to his generation. I admire his work ethic and consistency in pursuing Christ.
Both men are men of faith who are willing to take risks for the sake of the kingdom of God.
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