Josh Knorr
Called To Be A Disciple Maker
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C Christian alumnus, Josh Knorr (Class of 1999), and his father, Doug, are partners in both business and ministry. Josh shares his reflections on life from those early days at TCCS to today. Traverse City Christian School opened in 1995 as I entered 9th grade. At that time, the school met in an old church at the intersection of Keystone and Hammond Roads (now the campus of City Church). We soon moved to the new facility on Emerson Road, and in 1999 I had the privilege of graduating from Traverse City Christian School - just the third graduating class, and the very first from the new building.
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TCCS had a huge impact on my life. Even though I only attended the school for four years, I look back and see how God used those years to shape my life. TCCS prepared me with strong academics. The school was small as it was just starting out, but teachers would challenge us to attain greater levels of learning. The heart of the school was in the foundation we received in the Word. Bible was not just a class that we had to take, instead, it became essential to every area of study. I learned how God’s Word is vital to science, culture, history and so much more. I recall studying worldviews, and how that
would shape the thinking of my generation and the world. Towards graduation, my class was challenged with 1 Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” During the summer leading up to my senior year, I went on a mission trip with my youth group to Mexico. I experienced the joy of serving Christ during that time, and God spoke to me so clearly, He said, “Nothing else in life will bring you joy like serving me!” He laid on my heart that I was to go into ministry. And so, I
