Worth the Booty-numbness

I just got back from the great city of Houston, Texas. I had the privilege of attending a seminar on "House Churches" at Seoul Church/New Life Fellowship. It was incredibly impacting on several levels. I met incredible pastors and church workers that completely amazed me by their lives and ministry. I learned about the house church model of church that creates a real sense of ownership of the church by congregation members, instead of the weight of all responbility of the church weighing on the pastor's shoulders. I found out what it meant to be a true Christ Follower and that we all need to be about the building up of the church body and about reaching out to the lost. Here is a quote that really was like an arrow that pierced my heart,

Many are overly zealous about what they can do in a year, but underestimate what they can accomplish in five.

I came away from this conference physically tired [and several pounds heavier because of all of the excellent korean food] because I would leave my hosthome at 7:30am and not return until 10:30 at night sometimes. I sat for several hours in workshops until my booty would fall asleep but I can honestly say it was all worth it. I am so spiritually refreshed and recharged. I have a renewed outlook on what it is to be a servant leader. Thank you New Life Fellowship Seould Church, and especially the Cacalote House Church!!