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KIRKSVILLE, MO. -- After wrecking his mountain bike in Colorado almost a month ago, a Heartland pastor is back to work. 

The Crossing-Kirksville’s Youth Pastor Joe Vincent was on a trip with several youth members of the church in Colorado last month when he wrecked his mountain bike and broke his neck and arm.

Vincent spent some time in a hospital in Colorado and St. Louis before returning to Kirksville. 

He says the hardest part is not being able to help out as much at home or at the church.

“It’s been cool to be back, I missed my family and I missed my church, and it’s nice to be back in my own house again.” said Vincent, “This city and this church have definitely shown their true colors and my family has been lifted up and that’s been an amazing experience for us.”

Doctors say Vincent must wear his head brace for eight to 12 weeks and should be fully recovered in a year.  Doctors are amazed at his progress and say it’s schocking he isn’t paralyzed or even dead.

Vincent has three young kids and says he’s thankful for all the help the church has provided to his family through this tough time.