Pastor Rob McCoy says Turning Point USA is ‘alive and well’ after record event honoring Charlie Kirk

Pastor Rob McCoy told mourners at Charlie Kirk’s memorial that Turning Point USA is thriving and remains alive and well despite losing its leader
PUBLISHED SEP 21, 2025
Pastor Rob McCoy said the Turning Point USA staff carried forward Charlie Kirk’s mission during the memorial (@TPUSA/X, Getty Images)
Pastor Rob McCoy said the Turning Point USA staff carried forward Charlie Kirk’s mission during the memorial (@TPUSA/X, Getty Images)

GLENDALE, ARIZONA: Charlie Kirk's pastor, Rob McCoy, reassured the crowd during his September 21 memorial in Glendale, Arizona, that the conservative youth organization remains on solid ground.



 

Pastor Rob McCoy praises Charlie Kirk’s legacy and Turning Point staff

The pastor, who was also Kirk’s spiritual leader, reminded attendees that the group has continued to thrive even after the loss of its leader.

“Charlie Kirk did 31 years on this earth. He had more lifetimes in 31 years than all of us have in the entirety of our own,” McCoy said as he reflected on Kirk’s life and work.

Charlie Kirk speaks at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at his
Charlie Kirk speaks at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at his 'American Comeback Tour' when he was shot in the neck and killed (Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune/Getty Images)

McCoy also recalled a conversation he had with the organization’s team before the service.

“I was just telling the Turning Point staff as I walked in here, everyone is worried that Turning Point isn’t going to be successful, and I looked at each and every one of them,” McCoy said.

The pastor went on to recognize their efforts. “Without Charlie Kirk’s presence, they pulled off the largest event in Turning Point history. Let’s thank them. Turning Point is alive and well,” said Pastor McCoy.

Pastor Rob McCoy says Charlie Krik's life is 'secure in God's hands'

McCoy said Kirk's curiosity gave him strength, that he was never afraid, and that his life is secure in God's hands.

“The why brought him the courage. The why brought him the wisdom and the strength. Charlie wanted his Savior to be the guest of honor. He was never afraid — his life was secure in the hand of God," he said during the memorial.

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