the road trip::tales of ambassadizing the nation

We've been on the road since Saturday. Already met with 4 of our Operation Barnabas alumni from this past year. Loving it.

As an example:

Went to lunch with Kristen, one of our alum, and Brandy, her discipler. She shared with us how things have been going since she's been home-that it was tricky to balance out her time and get her priorities straight when she first got home. But she's currently working on improving her relationship with her parents, on spending time in the Word, and on meeting with her disciple (a younger girl in the youth group). The sweetest part about the meeting was to see Brandy, her discipler. Just by watching her it is evident how much she loves Kristen. She has spent good, quality time with her. She's talked through hard things with her. She has challenged her to make goals (an idea that we echoed during our meeting). She holds her accountable in the areas she struggles with. She prays for her. She knows how to be gentle but firm.

Brandy is a great discipler. It is obvious that Kristen loves and respects her. And, whether Brandy 'feels' it all the time or not, she has a HUGE influence in Kristen's life this year.

This is discipleship in action. We're seeing it firsthand.

Thank you, Brandy & Kristen, for your good example.

We're currently in Columbus. Here for the next week. Lots of meetings already scheduled... but if you're around and want to get together, let us know.