God has welcomed Home an influential leader from our fellowship of churches, Dr. John Balyo. While I could rehearse many ways God used Dr. Balyo to influence and develop people in ministry, I will share one of my memories, which epitomizes this godly servant:
I recall sitting in the morning Bible hour of the 1977 GARBC Conference in Des Moines, listening to Dr. Balyo proclaim the glories of our God from the Psalms. As a rookie pastor, I said to myself, “This is what the heart of the ministry is all about. I want to preach in such a manner that God’s flock is drawn into a closer walk with Him.”
To Dr. Balyo, now in the presence of the Lord, I express my gratitude for centering our association of churches near to the heart of God, where we must remain—today and each tomorrow.
With respect,
John Greening
GARBC National Representative
