During his first year of college, Little Rock native Jason Curry put the call to ministry into action with a two-year commitment as a volunteer for KLIFE. He went on to serve churches in Memphis, Jackson, Mississippi, and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, before returning home in 2005 as student pastor at The Church at Rock Creek in Little Rock, voted Best Place to Worship in AY About You’s “AY’s Best of 2026” reader’s poll. A frequent speaker at student retreats, parent conferences and other events, he is married to his high school sweetheart, Courtney, and proud father to two girls, Carson and Cameron.
You are the son of a pastor and brother to Chris Curry, coach of the Little Rock Trojans baseball team. What led you to the pulpit and not the diamond?
I think my talent made that decision for me. I love baseball and was blessed to play at Mississippi College [now Mississippi Christian University], but from an early age, I sensed God had called me to teach and encourage people. I never felt like I was choosing between baseball and ministry; I felt like I was saying yes to God’s purpose for my life. There is great joy and fulfillment in discovering why God made you and then spending your life pursuing it.
What remains fresh in your mind about your personal acceptance of Jesus Christ as your Savior?
I accepted Christ as a young boy. Growing up in a pastor’s home, I was blessed to hear the gospel from an early age, but there came a moment when I realized that my faith could not simply be my parents’ faith. It had to become my own. What remains fresh in my mind is the peace that came from understanding God’s love and grace. As the years have passed, the wonder of God’s grace has never faded. I’m still amazed that the God of the universe would love me, forgive me and invite me into a relationship with him.
How do you see America250 in theological terms? In other words, how has God truly blessed the USA?
As Christians, we recognize that every good gift comes from God. America is not perfect, but there is no question that God has uniquely blessed this nation. America250 should not simply be a celebration of our achievements; it should be an opportunity for gratitude and humility. We should thank God for his blessings, acknowledge our dependence upon him and recommit ourselves to stewarding those blessings well for future generations.
How are young people faring today amid the challenges of the modern world?
Young people today face enormous pressures. They are growing up in a world of constant comparison, endless information and digital noise. Many are searching for identity, purpose and truth in a culture that often offers confusion instead of clarity.
At the same time, I am incredibly hopeful about this generation. I have spent much of my ministry working with students, and I continue to see young people who genuinely want something real. They are looking for authenticity. They want adults who will listen, invest in them and lead by example.
America is enjoying a revival of faith, especially among young men. What message do you have to men specifically about their responsibilities to God, country and family?
Our culture desperately needs men who are willing to embrace responsibility rather than run from it. A godly man understands leadership begins with surrender to God: Before he can lead anyone else, he must first be led by Christ. From that foundation, he is called to lead, love and serve his family, contribute to his community, and use his gifts to make a difference in the lives of others. Our nation does not need perfect men; it needs faithful men.
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