Thank you Brent Turner! The Board of Christian Education Ministries would like to say “Thank you”
to Brent Turner for a job well done as Executive Director of Christian Education Ministries for the past sixteen years. they seek to live as followers of Jesus. In pursuit of this passion, Dr. Turner has overseen and improved several ministries of the Associate Reformed Presbyte- rian Church. Camp Joy has grown from its small beginnings in North Carolina to include camps in South Carolina, Florida, Virginia, and (soon) Tennessee. Horizon, Quest, and Family Bible Conference have grown under his leadership as he has empowered and encouraged the leaders of those ministries to pursue those conferences to the glory of God. The ARP Bookstore became a source for biblical, reformed discipleship resources for all ages and maturity levels. The Quarterly
When Synod brought Camp Joy under the umbrella of Christian Education realized that he did not know enough about Camp Joy. He took time to work as a counselor, being teamed up with a camper, so that he could understand the work required and the impact made through Camp Joy. Dr. Turner has made himself available to answer calls requesting recommendations for resources or handle issues that came up with the resources, events, camps, and conferences CEM hosted. He was always available to greet the youth and family confer- ences and be present if needed. Dr. Turner has used his knowledge and expertise to help grow the agency
into a resource that churches could rely on to help with discipleship in the local church. Much of this knowledge and expertise came through being active in church ministry as a youth pastor prior to taking the position at Christian Edu- cation Ministries. When you called Dr. Turner asking for advice or a resource, you knew that he understood the need and could offer proven guidance. Dr. - rian Church. We, the Board of Christian Education Ministries, know that the ministries of
and that Dr. Turner has sought to build upon during his time at CEM. However, we also know that his presence, knowledge, and expertise will be sorely missed Brent, once again, we thank you for your service to God and this denomina-
- ership. We thank you for the endless phone calls and emails you answered as you worked with the most limited number of support staff. We are grateful blessed both by and with you. We are grateful to Grae and her support for your ministry. We fully trust that God has a ministry set apart for you as you move are grateful for you, Brent, and pray that the best is yet to come for you.
Rev. Bob Whittet – CEM Chair Rev. Ike Hughes – CEM Vice-Chair
God bless. 28 The Associate Reformed Presbyterian
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