It’s been a long time since our last blog–I know we were promising a weekly blog from Rebecca and myself–but we’ve been in a whirlwind of activity for the past 2 weeks.
Needless to say, the G42 Leadership Academy is amazing–I think it’s safe to say that the students (or interns?), the staff, and everyone involved is having a great time. Rebecca and I are having a blast–it seems that almost every night we’ve had someone over at our apartment, eating, playing games, enjoying each other’s company, and really being “Church.” That, for our family, is the best. But we’ve also seen some great times as a large group, feasting on excellent food prepared by Rebecca, Mo, and Bernadette. Of course, Emma and Gabriella are loving life–tons of young people who will keep them entertained by soccer, thumb wars, collecting flowers, and painting toenails.
The classes are going great. We are starting with six students this term (another six or more start in June) and it’s a perfect start for us. It allows for one-on-one time, lets students slowly get into the flow, and helps me keep up with the day-to-day running of this place. I can only imagine when we have 20 or more–it will be a madhouse! But a good challenge to have, don’t you think?! A leadership academy full to the rafters with young adults who are on fire for Christ and ready to change the world, bring light to the darkness, and heal broken situations around the world…BRING IT ON!
I really feel like we’re on to something here. This isn’t a sprint, but the start of a marathon… there is a real feeling in the air that these first interns are just a tiny indication of what’s to come. We already are starting to think of larger venues, better ways to handle more students, better accomodations… because we know that what we are doing is something that is not only necessary for the leaders of tomorrow, but it’s something that they are already crying out for. In the next three months, I will share with you some of our students, and what dreams have been placed in their hearts–amazing stuff and I know it will knock your socks off!