Charlie Kirk: A Faithful Life and a Hopeful Legacy
For days, Charlie Kirk’s assassination and his extraordinary memorial service dominated news reports, social media, and personal conversations. Decision interviewed Hutz Hertzberg, who leads Turning Point Education, a division of Kirk’s organization Turning Point USA (TPUSA), to share insights about Kirk’s character and the spiritual impact since his passing.
Kirk's Relationship with Faith
“His relationship with Jesus Christ was the most important thing in his life,”
said Hertzberg. His own ministry spans over 45 years and includes involvement with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Wheaton College, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, The Moody Church, and Christian Heritage Academy.
Personal Habits and Character
- Kirk regularly sent text messages with Scripture verses on his way to work.
- He would reach out to people, even during important events, to offer help.
- Despite an exceptionally busy schedule, Kirk prioritized his family life.
- He turned off his devices and did not take calls from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown to honor Biblical priorities and time with his wife and children.
“As busy as Charlie was—and he was as busy as any person that I’ve ever been close to or knew—he would turn his devices off and not take calls from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown. [It] was obviously a priority for him to love his wife, to love his children, and that’s certainly a mark of a man who takes Biblical priorities seriously.”
Hertzberg highlights that Kirk’s dedication to faith and family marked him as a leader who lived by his beliefs.
Author's Summary
Charlie Kirk’s life exemplified a deep commitment to faith, family, and service, inspiring many through his heartfelt leadership and Biblical priorities.