Charles L. Courtois, Jr. is known by
most people as “Junior” and was born and raised in Springfield, MO. He still
lives here with his wife, Jennelle and they have one son, Nic, with special
needs. Jr. came to know the Lord as an adult with only the regret that, “I
didn't open my eyes and heart sooner.” After he came to know the Lord and
surrendered his life to Him, he began serving in his local church. Quoting his
dear friend, he states that, "nowhere in the Bible does it say after you
accept Jesus, that serving is an option". He believes we are all called to
serve.
Several years after that realization, Jr. surrendered to the Lord's call
and became a licensed minister in May of 2004. A few years later, he was
getting comfortable in what God had brought him to in his life. He had a good
job, a family, and was doing GearHead Ministries through Evergreen Church when
time allowed. GearHead Ministries has a goal that by working through
the means of helping people with their automotive needs, they may be able to
show them the love of Christ in a practical way that reaches them where they
are.
When Jr. felt like God asked,
"Will you do GearHead Ministries, Inc full time?" he struggled at
first with questions of his own. The “how to” questions that God assured him
that if they would jump off of the cliff with Him, He would teach them how to
fly. He assured them if we had the faith, He had all our needs covered. So in
January, 2007, Jr. resigned his job and began doing GearHead Ministries, Inc.
on a full time volunteer basis.
Their Mission Statement
“To help people restore their relationship with God and to modify lives to represent Christ.Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.-Galatians 6:2”
Learn how you can help at the GearHead Ministries website today!
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