Fritz O. Director of Operations

One season God walked me through began when I first came to Steelbridge as a resident. I remember the uncertainty. I worried about what my future would look like and whether I would truly make it through. There were so many unknowns, and at times, fear tried to take over.

That season now shapes the way I serve.

Because I remember what it felt like to sit where the men now sit, I am able to approach them with patience and compassion. I understand the questions they may not say out loud. I know the weight of uncertainty. And I can encourage them to slow down, trust God, and allow Him to work in His timing.

One of the greatest ways I serve is by sharing my testimony. I want the men to know they are not alone in their doubts or struggles. If they feel uncertain about their future, they can come to me whether they need advice, prayer, or simply someone to listen. Sometimes the most powerful ministry is just being present.

When I think about how God is using me in this season, I do not always have a clear answer. What I do know is this: my responsibility is to remain faithful and available. God will use me however He chooses. My role is simply to say yes.

After every interaction, my hope is that the men walk away encouraged filled with hope, reminded of their purpose, and confident that they have a brother in Christ beside them.

I often think about the story of the ten lepers. Only one returned to thank Jesus, and in that moment, he was made whole. I have been made whole by the mercy of God. Now, my calling is to live as a testimony of that wholeness and to point others back to Him.

Steelbridge matters deeply to me because someone once extended a helping hand to me. Now, I have the opportunity to do the same for others.

And that is a gift.