About Me

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I am married to the wonderful Michelle Karr. We have been blessed with eight children; Josiah, Katie Jo, Eli, Janie Beth (who was born December 29, 2009 and went home to be with the Lord December 30, 2009), Joy Michelle, Timothy, Joshua and Jeremiah. My passion is writing books and study materials about, and teaching people how, to live as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Principles of Built 2 Last Ministries

Statement of Principles

AVAILABILITY

Built 2 Last Ministries and myself (Dr. Joey Karr) are here to be agents of the Great Commission.  As such I am available for a wide variety of options. 

1) First and foremost, I am a revival Evangelist.  As such, I am available for revivals or crusades of any length: one-day, partial or full week or whatever the Lord may lead you to host.

2) God has allowed me to develop a number of conference and retreat oriented materials.  I will continue to be available to lead your organization in the ever increasing library of discipleship and faith growth materials that we are developing.

3) Having had the honor of serving the Lord for many years in the field of youth ministry I am available to your ministry for the use of youth camps and retreats.  We utilize a humor based, interactive style of youth worship and Bible Study.

PREACHING

As long as the Lord allows me the privilege of standing in His pulpit and sharing His words, I will faithfully preach the Word of God without reservation or apology.  At no time will I "badger" or "brow beat" my listeners in an effort to manipulate them into making some sort of decision.  My preaching style is very interactive and utilizes humor as a means of relating God's message; at the same time I always take the sharing of God's call to renewal and salvation very seriously and will never shy away from the call.  Because of the nature of the ministry of the Evangelist, some sermons might be repeated in different churches, but I will always seek to hear from God a new and fresh word, relevant to your congregation and needs.

DECISIONS

It is always God who gives the increase; the Spirit of God who moves the soul to respond to His message.  At no time will I seek to manipulate the listeners with the intent of forcing or being able to "count" decisions.  I will preach the word of God clearly and trust His Spirit to work in the heart and soul of the listener towards response.  The call to response will be clear, direct and focused on seeking God's will in the life of the listener.

VISITATION

How can I serve you?  As the Evangelist that you are trusting in your congregation, I am there to be used by God to reach the people God has for us to reach.  So, I will work with you however you feel is needed.

MONEY

When I come to your congregation or community to lead in a time of spiritual renewal and evangelistic outreach, I am doing so as a step of faith.  I am trusting God to work in the lives we are sent to touch.  I am trusting God to allow me to enhance your ministry.  And, I am trusting God to provide for me the financial resources that are needed for this ministry to continue and my family to be fed.  At no time will I ever ask your congregation for money for my services; before during or after my time with you.  I am trusting God to work in you as the Pastor and your congregation to provide the compensation that God has led you to provide (be it as a set amount or a love offering), as you realize that this is and will continue to be my vocational call and income.

PASTOR

I had the privilege of serving the Lord as a Pastor for nearly a decade before answering His call to vocational evangelism.  Having been a Pastor or some other form of staff ministry over the course of the last three decades, I understand the pressures and tasks that lay before you.  As a man called by God it is my intent to be a resource for you as you seek to live out the Great Commission in your church, seeing souls saved and believers discipled for the glory of God.

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