After more than six years in Denver, Balzer still gains new insight every day. He has noticed that city communities face many of the same problems as do suburban ones. However, in a city people live, work and play in such close proximity to each other that they are forced to confront issues when they arise. When you fight, everyone knows. Balzer sees many benefits to raising his children in such a lively atmosphere.
Reality is all around.
I don't need to talk to my kids about alcoholism - they can see it. Despite being in a poorer school district, Balzer feels that the cultural education his children are receiving far outweighs anything negative. Balzer says his ministry at Garden Park flows directly out of his other involvements, adding that his ministry is his life. Garden Park is a church rich in diversity and blended in family make-up and represented denominations. Garden Park is also the practical test of many of the ideals put forth by the Quest program.