One thing that I thoroughly enjoyed about listening to our speakers last Tuesday was the complete diversity, and yet unity they shared with one another. Stephen Defrain and Don Heller both held completely different backgrounds form one another, and yet here they are today, united together by the blood of Christ with a unified goal in mind: win the lost.
Stephen Defrain grew up in the church. Gave his life to the Lord when he was of but a young age, and lived for the Lord ever since, being called into the ministry and becoming a pastor. But, as Defrian put it, ‘He had pastured for six years before he “became” a Christian.’ What Defrain was describing was the ‘God moment’ that help him recognize the prideful Christian life he was leading that all Christians face, especially those whom have grown up in the church. Christ opened up and renewed his heart, making him realize how in need of Christ he was, just like all were. This revelation revolutionized his view on ministry. “Sunday’s we’re dealing with eternity” Says Defrain. His focus is on Christ, and He is continually bringing in people to his church. Defrain’s focus for pastor Journey Church is centered on Luke 9.
Don Heller’s story cannot be more different. Heller did not grow up in the church, but lived the life that headed down the path of destruction, alcoholism, drugs, and all that goes with it. Two years ago Heller questioned God to prove his realness to Him. And he did in a miraculous way. From that moment on Heller was as changed a man as they come. He turned his life over to the Lord and began as much a new as he could. Heller began attending Journey Church and states, “Jesus saved my soul, and Journey Church saved my life.” Heller became very involved with the church, and will eventually be working towards a pastoring role, aiding the future of the Journey Church.
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