Teen Mania Founder Ron Luce: Chuck Colson “had a heart for this generation”

April 23, 2012 - PRLog -- GARDEN VALLEY, Texas – Ron Luce, founder of Teen Mania Ministries, today honored the memory of the late Chuck Colson who passed away on April 21 at the age of 80. Luce considered Colson a close mentor and confidant, and the two collaborated on several projects over the past decade, including launching the Rewired DVD study guide in 2010 designed to prompt teens into developing a Christian worldview.

Luce released the following statement in regards to Colson’s passing over the weekend:

“Chuck was a very encouraging man who had an important influence within Teen Mania. We built a strong relationship over the past 10 years, inviting one another to speak at various conferences hosted by our individual organizations.  He had a heart for this generation and was always willing to step in when we needed him. He offered to be at my disposal any time I needed him, had any questions, or was just interested in picking his brain for wisdom on building the ministry.  

“He was a statesman and very generous with his wisdom and encouragement toward our ministry.  He gave his best to reach this generation, and I am forever grateful for his heart for the Great Commission. Chuck will be greatly missed in this world, but we have the promise of Jesus: ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies: and whoever lives and believes in me will never die’ I look forward to seeing Chuck again one day.”