A part of this journey was not planned by me, but I can see it was something God had in mind for me. As we traveled to Granger, Indiana to be a part of Granger Community Church and Elkhart Crossroads Community Church, part of our plan included staying at a very special family's home while we were there. While there, God reminded me of my roots in the call He had placed on my life. This family is the Minix family. And God used them to shape part of who I am today.
When I had graduated college, Crystal and I had made our first homestead in Elkhart, Indiana. Crystal had a job already and I was fresh out of school on the search. I spent the first 3 months working at a van conversion factory and then got a call to come and interview at the South Bend First Church of the Nazarene. 
It was at this church where a group of people took a big risk on hiring a young kid fresh out of school. And the Minix family in particular came to our side and supported us in youth ministry as volunteers and incredible friends. My first church would soon become a place that still feels like home. Terry and Holly invested alot in this young couple from Olivet Nazarene University. They loved us through many interesting and sometimes challenging times. Holly even let this kid come in and take over the youth ministry that she was already doing incredibly well. I still greatly value their opinion to this day. They are a great example of people who love and show grace to all. A great example of people who encourage and believe in their pastors and prayed for me in ways I can't even imagine.
It was at this church where a group of people took a big risk on hiring a young kid fresh out of school. And the Minix family in particular came to our side and supported us in youth ministry as volunteers and incredible friends. My first church would soon become a place that still feels like home. Terry and Holly invested alot in this young couple from Olivet Nazarene University. They loved us through many interesting and sometimes challenging times. Holly even let this kid come in and take over the youth ministry that she was already doing incredibly well. I still greatly value their opinion to this day. They are a great example of people who love and show grace to all. A great example of people who encourage and believe in their pastors and prayed for me in ways I can't even imagine. 
And so on this sabbatical I am reminded of my roots. The people that God brought into my life to change me, to mold me, to teach me and allow me to see how God was and still is using them in my life today. May we never forget our roots in our own spiritual journey. Who do you need to contact today and just share a few thoughts with them of how they have impacted your life for Christ.
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