Billy Graham Library volunteer and veteran Chuck Starr has pored over many battles in his career. As a retired Air Force historian, he researched and wrote about combat missions for 25 years.
Every time he serves at the Library, this chief master sergeant is in a battle for souls.
“Telling people how much God loves them, having conversations of eternal value and encouraging them in their walk with Him are all a part of a normal day,” he explained.
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“Major decisions in people’s life are made here,” he said, referring to the Prayer Room. Here, volunteers listen, answers questions about God, and of course, pray.
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One of his favorite posts is serving at Billy Graham’s childhood home, located on the Library grounds. He also enjoys assignments in The Journey of Faith tour, which offers visitors a look into Billy Graham’s ministry of sharing the Gospel around the world.
The name of the tour hasn’t escaped Chuck. He knows that professing faith isn’t a one-time decision, it’s a choice to follow Christ daily.
“Serving as a volunteer at the Library is unquestionably the best part of my personal journey of faith,” he said. For two years, he’s listened, struck up conversations, and enjoyed a good laugh or cry along the way.
“I’m not a tough guy,” he said. “I can hurt and cry with anyone about anything, anywhere. But it’s Who I turn to when lightning strikes that’s important.”
Chuck isn’t shy about telling people that God has a plan for their lives, and will never leave or abandon them.
“At the end of each shift, I leave the Library knowing that something special just took place,” Chuck explained.
“It’s almost like the Lord gives us a little glimpse into what it will be like when we enter His presence to continue our journey on the other side of eternity.”
