Testimony: Austin Getzel

Where do I begin?

Working for J.E.B. Enterprises (specifically Jon Brovold himself) has had a profound impact on my life and has helped me to grow immensely in my personal faith. Working many different events with the enterprise team has allowed me to not only grow in my faith as I said before, but also share my faith with others.

To an outsider, it may be difficult to understand how so much work at a sporting event can grow a person spiritually: from the countless hours on the road, to setting up the tables; from what seems like endless hours folding T-shirts to organizing all our products in order to have our stands ready for business; from working outside in the elements to tackling what ever the weather throws at our locations each day. Yes, we work extremely hard. But this is a time for personal growth as well.

For me, it has been about the timing of each trip. By the grace of God, event trips with J.E.B. typically occur when I am slipping in my faith the most. Then, when the event comes, I am immediately surrounded by nothing but positive people and Christian influences. I love the fact that working for J.E.B. can build you up as a person and make you feel like a child of God regardless of how tired you might be. I'm always struck by Jon's ability to have nothing but a smile on his face and nothing but thanks to give Christ - no matter what the circumstances may bring. On top of this, we are able to share our experience with thousands upon thousands of people every day on event trips with J.E.B. Enterprises. It is truly something.

Working with Jon and the Enterprises has been one of the greatest experiences for me. I have met so many new people and made so many friends on trips with J.E.B. and have memories that will last a life time because of them. I owe a lot to this company and a lot to Jon Brovold who cared enough to ask me to be a part of an event years ago. That first experience with the Enterprises was a trip I will never forget. I wish there was a proper way to thank Jon for all he has done for me. He and this company have had such a large impact on my life. He has done so much more that to be able to thank him with just a simple “thank you" from the bottom of my heart, almost doesn't seem to suffice.

In Christ,
Austin Getzel

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Last Updated On: 7/29/05

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
[Colossians 3:17]