Grand Master’s Message

Sir Knight David J. Kussman, GCT Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar

Greetings in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ!

This month marks the completion of the first year of the 69th Triennium. We have had an interesting start, a significant course correction, and I am pleased to report that our Order is progressing nicely. Next month we will begin the next round of Department Conferences. Some innovative programs and concepts will be introduced allowing better management and communications with our devoted sir knights. More to come on this in the next issue. During my recent travels, I have been met with smiling faces and sincere handshakes from our members and the leadership of several other masonic bodies. Their words of pleasure at our new course of action and management are indeed inspiring and welcomed.

Considering these opportunities, I have been reminded of one of our core values as members of our magnanimous order. That, as Christian men, we need to surround ourselves with other God-fearing men who will keep us accountable and lifted up. If we cannot be there for our brothers in Christ, then how will we be there for God when He calls?

I submit for your study 2 Timothy 4:2, which edifies the necessity for Christian Brotherhood. Specifically, where would Timothy be without his Brother Paul? Fellowship in the Brotherhood is a necessity for a godly man to grow.

Mere eating and fellowshipping doesn’t cut the mustard. Billy Graham was a great Christian leader because he surrounded himself with a strong brotherhood for accountability and encouragement. Consider, how successful would a football team be if they only played their quarterback? The quarterback, like all masonic leaders, needs a support system from team members to succeed.

My beloved sir knights, surround yourself in our brotherhood, and also surround your brothers.

Our journey continues. In His service,

David J. Kussman, GCT Grand Master