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By Darrin Ronde, Senior Pastor,

Pikes Peak Christian Church

My first ten years of ministry were devoted to working with children. I had not planned it that way. My desire was to be a youth pastor, but the church where I was interning at in Mesa, Arizona had a need for a children’s pastor and thought I’d be a good fit. Sensing God had opened a door to join the staff of a large and respected church, I accepted. I’m grateful for those years and the vital lessons they taught me, practical lessons that effect everyone’s life.

After several years of effective ministry, I noticed that ev...