Adrian Strozek
Adrian Strozek is a pastor in Poland.
It was in 1982 when I surrendered my life to God, believing in the saving sacrifice of the Lord Jesus on the cross and asking for forgiveness of my sins.
My mom was a great testimony to me. She was the first person who shared the Gospel with me and has been a significant influence since then. Another defining influence was my church--a conservative, Bible-believing church. During my high school years, I felt a growing desire and call to go into full-time ministry. I decided not to go to medical school but instead to go to seminary to prepare for ministry. I can't underestimate the influence of my teachers and fellow students. Another defining moment was marrying a woman who was ready to support me in ministry. There was also the church where I did my pastoral development and training. Ten years ago, I finally became a pastor in a local Baptist church in northern Poland.
The Forum expands my understanding of the Evangelical church family. It is a time of refreshing and gaining a new perspective on ministry. The Forum helps me to integrate within different Evangelical denominations in Poland. I need time to be fed, inspired, and refreshed in my ministry to help provide and inspire others. ELF is a spiritual celebration for me; receiving solid knowledge, spiritual instruction, and Evangelical fellowship is so good. ELF is like rain in a dry land for me.
During YRM, I want to develop my practical understanding of common Roman Catholicism. I want to learn the way I could be more effective in sharing the Gospel with them. I also want to learn how to equip my church with the struggles they experience at home, work, and family.
I serve as the senior pastor of my church and am the deputy chairman of our regional board. I also lead a nationwide program for young leaders in the Baptist Church of Poland. Lastly, I preach and teach at different churches and conferences.
Before becoming a pastor, I was a youth pastor in a nearby town for five years. I have also led mission trips, youth ministries, and children's ministries locally and nationwide.
I need support for refreshment, inspiration, reflection, and preparation for future challenges in my ministry. Gdansk is a large city where many people will hear the Gospel, and God's church is growing. The Forum is an excellent opportunity to meet outstanding teachers and partners for ministry. I will be extremely thankful for any investment in my development and ministry.