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went to greeneville, sc today with the student ministry leadership from crossroads to check out our site for summer camp 07. what a great time to connect with new people. it is great to meet people from different walks of ministry and see just how huge God is and that His reach in this world is ever-widening.
one of the cool parts about the day was connecting with the new (to me) interns from the m.s. ministry. how impressive. people who aren't even full time have been keeping a dynamic ministry alive for the past four months. props to john and laura. also cool to see people in different stretches in their lives. laura is 22 and gets married in four months. john is 28 and is about to launch out and do some great ministry on his own. so privileged and humbled to join that group.
one of the things i learned today, besides the affects of an open bed hummer ride in 20 degree weather was the importance of when not to talk. sometimes people need to teach you, to let you know just what the ropes are, and how to tread in the new world of ministry at their church. how invaluable that piece of advice is to guys my age. with all of the info. elements that we receive on a daily basis, (internet, books, newspapers, t.v.) sometimes we tend to forget that the human element and a simple conversation can do some of the most powerful teaching we seek.
p.s.- i think i have frostbite on my left hand. thanks john.