I believe that today’s unsung heroes are the parents, spouses, singles, kids… (the every day human beings) who “get-up,” “suit-up,” “pray-up,” and “show-up” for whatever God has called them to do for that day. Because God has never called us to be famous, fantastic or financially well off, etc… (and there’s nothing wrong with those attributes,) but MOST OF ALL, God has called us to be FAITHFUL…therefore, I would nominate the “faithful followers of Jesus” as the unsung heroes of today!!! Coach Rick Andreassen, Founder and President, SAINTS Homeschool P.E. and SAINTS International Sports Ministry Certainly, there are lots of “unsung heroes" in our community. The one that I know best is the one I live with. First of all, she has to put up with me! However, the “unsung piece” mostly deals with the way she touches other people with her handwritten thank you notes that she does for Strike Force Giving, the Christian Women’s giving circle that has impacted with grants so many ministries in our community. StrikeForce has given away more than 2 million dollars to faith-based ministries and Candace Rogers writes every thank you note to all the donors of those dollars on a regular basis. I see the way she labors over each and every note she mails out to make sure it is personalized and meaningful to the recipient. So she may be an unsung hero to those who don’t know her, but she ranks at the top of the list as my hero! Romney C. Rogers, Managing Partner, Rogers, Morris & Ziegler LLP Allison “Allie” Hix serves as the Program and Relationship Manager for Church United. This past year she spearheaded a Women's Ministry Leadership Cohort in collaboration with Knox Seminary. She is central to all the work that Church United does, and she is involved in her own church ministry efforts. Dr. Scott Manor, President, Professor of Historical Theology, Knox Theological Seminary An unsung hero that people in this community should know about is a bit personal for me, it is my wife, Kim. All pastor’s wives are heroes and should be recognized for so much of the behind the scenes work that they do in the church and more importantly in the family. My wife works as a tax attorney, serves in the church and cares for our four children, which is a full-time job in itself. Our community should take time to recognize all of the pastor’s wives that work so tirelessly for the Kingdom yet often go unnoticed. We see you and love and appreciate you all! Steve Daigle, Campus Pastor, Calvary Chapel Parkland Steve Estler — Since 1994 when he became my Paul, my mentor, Steve has helped directly 25+ men become stronger in their walk with Jesus Christ working through the CBMC Operation Timothy program. Steve is a behind the scenes builder of CBMC for over 30 years that has helped to impact hundreds of men and families through prayer, action and support! Steve Solomon, Area Director, CBMC South Florida An unsung hero isn’t someone looking for recognition, but someone who hears God’s Word and lives it out (James 1:22). I truly believe that anyone who responds to James 1:27 by caring for orphans and widows in their distress, in whatever way God leads, is a true HERO. Thomas L. Lukasik, Chief Advocacy Officer, 4KIDS Wants to Know… Romney C. Rogers Dr. Scott Manor Steve Daigle Steve Solomon Thomas L. Lukasik Larry Lacy Dr. Mary Drabik Mike McDermott Oksana Horton Patricia Colangelo Coach Rick Andreassen
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