Chip Powell

Before I knew Christ, my life was what the world would call a good life. I was a good son, a good student and a leader in boy scouts. I went to church occasionally, mostly at Christmas and Easter only, when all the “Christian” people went to church. I tried desperately to fit in at school, yet somehow always ended up going back to the same nerdy, goody-two-shoes set of kids. It was a good life, but I definitely wanted to feel like I belonged somewhere.

I received Christ as my savior when I was a freshman in high school. A friend invited me to a movie night at his church, and I reluctantly went because I knew his church was ultra-conservative and I didn’t want to go that “far” with my life. I went, we had one of those cheesy 1970’s movies about Jesus’ return to Earth, and I was scared into praying a prayer of salvation.

It wasn’t until I got to college that I started acting more on my faith, however. I had always been in areas of leadership, and a friend pointed out Galatians 6:2-3 to me, which talks about helping others in faith and not thinking too highly of oneself. I knew I wanted to help others with their burdens as Christ helped me.

Since then I have seen a constant trail of growth in my walk. I know it is far from finished, but I can see where I have moved from to where I am now, and where I want to go. I have gone from someone who wants to lead just to say I’m a leader to someone who leads to help others grow. My heart is burdened for those who are less fortunate and for those who do not know Christ. I am excited to see how much further I will grow in the future.

Chip Powell