Adrian Strozek is a pastor in Poland.
When did you trust Christ?
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.
What have been the defining moments of your Christian walk?
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.
What do you hope to gain from participating?
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.
What is your ministry?
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.
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
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.
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
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.
