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 asked Hutz Hertzberg, who leads Turning Point Education, a division of Kirk’s organization Turning Point USA (TPUSA), to describe what Kirk was like in person and how God is moving in hearts since Kirk’s passing.

Devotion to Faith

“His relationship with Jesus Christ was the most important thing in his life,” said Hertzberg, whose ministry spans over 45 years and includes roles with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Wheaton College, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, The Moody Church, and Christian Heritage Academy.

Personal Character and Daily Life

Hertzberg shared that Kirk often sent Scripture verses via text while on his way to work.
Kirk regularly reached out to people, even during significant events, offering his help.
Despite a demanding schedule, Kirk prioritized his family by turning off devices and not taking calls from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown.

“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's reflections reveal a man deeply committed to his faith, family, and community, embodying Biblical priorities even amid great demands.

Author's summary: Charlie Kirk’s dedication to his faith and family shaped his impactful life, leaving a hopeful legacy rooted in Biblical values and personal care for others.

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association — 2025-11-01