Everyone has heard of Tony Evans.
Okay, I’ll qualify that: almost every single Christian who has a pulse has heard of Tony Evans.
But not as many know Tory. I met them both last week.
We were at Dr. Evans’ church, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, to record some audio and video content for Moody Radio. Now, recording a radio interview doesn’t take much more than a microphone and a portable recorder. But video? That requires a camera, tripod, lights, batteries, shotgun microphone, backdrop, etc. It’s a long list of stuff—and you never seem to have enough of it.
That’s where Tory came in. The room we were going to record in sounded a bit boomy and we needed to absorb some of the reflections. Tory quickly found a large throw rug and lugged it inside. The sound was better, but still not right. Could we borrow a fabric covered room divider? Tory carted it in. Acoustics were better…but not good enough. Tory then found some sound-absorptive panels and he schlepped them into the room as well. Much better.
About then, I discovered I was in need of an extra microphone stand. Tory dug around for one and hauled it over. Then we decided I was shy one light (the plant next to where Dr. Evans would be sitting looked a little wimpy in the shadows). Tory came up with a light.
The truth is, Tory bailed me out again and again. And he did it all with a cheerful attitude and a kind smile. People will hear our interview on the radio or watch the video clips and never know that it was Tory who really made it possible. But I know. More importantly, God knows. And God will remember Tory’s servant spirit.
Are you one of those behind-the-scenes people? Hebrews 6:10 has a word for you: “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.”
Thanks for the help, Tory—and your example in godliness!