Almost immediately Jeff jumped right in the midst of all the excitement going on and started to make a new home.

“When I first talked to Ray, since it had been such a long time, we just caught up for a while, and I realized that this was where I was supposed to be. The next day I attended my first Bible study in four years, and I loved the environment, loved the people, and had a great time all around. Throughout the next few weeks, I kept going to Bible study, finding out that my life was finally getting back on track because of the people around me and the new church that I had instantly fallen in love with.”

Jeff rekindled his relationship with Christ, surrounded himself with friends who uplifted him spiritually, and allowed his friends and family the chance to marvel as he began to love God with every ounce of himself. After a mere two and half months attending The Pointe, Jeff even made the decision to spend his spring break solely helping other people in San Salvador, El Salvador on a Mission Trip with the new-found church that he had grown to love so much.

Today, after nearly eight months at The Pointe, Jeff is depending on God more than he ever has in his entire life, and he feels he is finally falling in alignment with what God intends his life to be.

Jeff is grateful for his grandparents, who he admires greatly for their dedication to the Lord by counseling people and helping them get back on track with their faith.

"My grandparents are helping people find and follow Jesus every day," said Jeff. "And that's exactly what I'd like to do when I get older."

Currently, Jeff is fortunate that he's found a way to do that through his high school.

" I'm doing the same thing that I hope to do when I get older, counseling. Ever since I decided to go to San Salvador, I have been counseling people, not just the way I used to with people's problems, but also just as my grandparents do—in helping people grow stronger and rebuild or even build relationships with God. Because of the things I have experienced, it is easy for me to relate to other people, understand them, and help them understand what’s happening, why they're doing what they're doing, and how they can stop.”

Jeff has also been spending time on Sundays helping out with electronics and teaching during Upstreet and Kidstuff hours. Serving God is both important and also something Jeff enjoys, and since he’s such a kid himself, he also really loves spending time with and getting to know each and every one of the children on Sunday mornings.

“I love kids! They're so goofy, and I love to laugh and make others smile, so helping out in the kids program has really been fun. Plus, it’s nice just to help out.”