What is your ministry?
I am one of six elders in our church where I preach. As an elder, my ministry revolves around a lot of discipleship. I am also a vicar. I am preaching regularly. Last but not least, I am part of worship band that plays on a largest Baptist youth festival in Poland.
When did you trust Christ?
I was raised in a Christian family, and I didn't have that one "aha" moment when everything became clear. When I was around 16, I understood there was no way for me to live a double life being a Christian on weekends and a secular boy during the week. So I started praying to God to make me his son so I could start living for him entirely. At some point, I felt that something had changed. I could finally fight my addiction to computer games and pornography. I was no longer afraid to share the gospel with my friends in school. From that point, I am following Christ and trying to shine his light.
What have been the defining moments of your Christian walk?
I moved to Poznan to study, and my brother and his wife lived there. My brother had a group of around 20-30 people with whom he read the Bible. When I moved, he immediately gave me responsibilities with the youth group. The meetings with him and that small group of teenagers shaped my view of church, discipleship, and ministry. A year ago, our church voted for me unanimously as an elder. At that moment, I finally understood that our Church recognizes me as a leader, a person people can trust, and someone who glorifies God with his life. I busted into tears when we came back home. One of the best moments in my life that started a whole new chapter and helped me grow at a new pace.
What do you hope to gain from participating?
I hope it will help me become a better preacher at reaching the heart of the young generation in our Church. Also, organise myself better, knowing what our group should aim for and what I should aim for since now it is mostly discovering by myself what path we should take in our meetings. That process is time-consuming and chaotic, so I hope ELF will help me.
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
I co-led a youth group of 15-20 teenagers for two years. I was a leader and one of the speakers dozens of times during youth camps. I have led a small disciple group for guys 20-25 years old for the last four years. I was one of the organisers of the biggest Baptist festival in Poland for the younger generation. The festival is called "Refresh."
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
I have faithfully invested my time and money in the ministry for about eight years, often ahead of my work and family. Participating in the ELF will significantly help me grow in the field God is sending me to.
