No kidding, I have literally watched 2 Timothy 2:2 happen through Matt. Several years ago, Matt asked one of his Lieutenant buddies to come out to Bible study with him. After a few years of investment in his life, Captain Leroy Adams is now making disciples out at Fort Sill, OK. However, before Leroy left Fort Bragg he began investing in Specialist Paul Hwang, who is now helping lead one of the small groups in our ministry. Coming full circle, Paul just brought out a few of the men he is helping grow in Christ to our fellowship dinner last week, which Matt helps lead.
Matt and Lauren have been laboring for Jesus Christ at Fort Bragg for several years. After a brief hiatus at Fort Benning for the Captain's Career Course, they are back, and hopefully here to stay for a while. Matt has been a Field Artillery Officer for the majority of his Army career, but is now pursing Civil Affairs. Lauren is a financial advisor and is currently 9 months pregnant ... any day now!
It has been a blessing to join arms with the Allens in furthering the Kingdom here at Fort Bragg. Matt and I have been spending a lot of time looking at Jesus' ministry to His disciples. If Jesus wants us to make disciples (Matt. 28:19), we would certainly do well to follow His example. We have also been blessed to spend a lot of time co-laboring. We typically see each other on Monday night for our leader Bible study, Tuesday night for an outreach Bible study, Friday night for the fellowship dinner, Saturday morning for a time of focused prayer with a few other laborers, and at least once a week for breakfast or lunch during the workday. Although this is a far cry from the amount of time the disciples spent with each other and with Jesus, we are making a concerted effort.
I want to publically thank Matt and Lauren for being our most trusted companions. In addition to their amazing friendship, we can always expect to get honest feedback from them of which we highly value (Prov. 27:6). A true brother and sister in Christ!
