Tyler Sterchi - FormerOne Year Intern  - Axis, Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington, IL
Randy was leading my internship small group at Willow Creek when I first started in the winter of 2007. I didn't know anyone in my group, so I was a little apprehensive, especially about the idea of opening up to a bunch of people that I just met. Randy had a gentle strength about him that drew me in immediately and began to make me feel at home. His  intentional questions, as well as his truthful, yet loving responses made me feel truly loved immediately. Randy helped me to really engage my story in a deeper, more meaningful way that I had every done before, and God began to meet me in powerful ways through those times. I felt safe to engage my story and invite the Spirit into those hurting, broken places in my life through Randy's coaching. This deep, formational change that was occurring inside of me naturally overflowed
into my ministry. I desired to see this type of transformational change occur in the lives of others within my ministry. I was learning to minister in truth and love in a perfect balance that embraced both without neglecting either. Raising my own self-awareness has caused me to go deeper in all aspects of my life, which continues to affect my ministry as I live out of what God is doing in my life..

Gabe Strom - Missional Community Leader  - Axis, Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington, IL
Meeting with Randy has been nothing short of life changing!  Growing up as a pastors kid, I always felt loved and  encouraged.  However there has always been a yearning to grow and develop as a person and with God.  I have read dozens of books, and prayed vigorously for truth but always seemed to come up empty.  Since meeting with Randy I have gained tremendous insights into who I am and who God is.  Randy has a passion for his ministry, and it shows in his love for me and my growth.  I am a firm believer in a coaches coach, and am grateful for the insight he has helped me discover in my life.  My passion is in helping others, and I have already seen the fruit of Randy's work in the lives of others around me.  The mentoring that Randy does flows into my life and touches the lives of those around me who look for guidance.  I feel blessed to pay forward what Randy teaches me, and look forward to continuing on the journey.  I not only view Randy as lighthouse for my life, but also as a role model for serving God in faith.  I am extremely grateful to have him in my life, and desire to pay forward the gift he has given me!         

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