Testimonial:

“The church in America is faced with a dire challenge: the lack of young pastors. Or right or wrong, the current generation of men shepherding the flock seemed to have missed one critical component of their ministry: raising up the next generation of men to replace them. By the pure grace of God, I (a relatively young man) met Rick about 6 years ago, and my life has not been the same since. This is a man who cares deeply for others and seeks to see Christ formed in them as much as grace is given to such an end. Paul said of Timothy, “I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare.” (Phil 2:20) I can honestly say that no one has been more concerned for my spiritual welfare than Rick Bawcom. Through one-on-one times of discipleship, he showed me the beauties of Christ, the wickedness of my sloth, and the joy of fatherhood in particular. I will never forget one of the most simple and transformative conversations I had with him, where he kindly but firmly admonished me in my fatherly duties, particularly in the forgotten discipline of family worship. In an age of passing acquaintances, Rick is a true friend and brother in Christ. In a time of shallow relationships, Rick is a man who is willing to say the hard things in a timely manner. I am so grateful to the Lord for his kindness in bringing this man into my life, and I trust that the fruit of his ministry will outlive both of us in my children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to the Glory of God!