Alex, Wayne Smith and I will be on our way to Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines.

The next week will be filled with preparation for the trip, as well as making sure everything here is taken care of and running well during my absence.

Your prayers are appreciated. Korea and Taiwan have never had the Leading Stewards Course presented in their nations. My hope and prayer is that it ignites a fire. Both countries have incredibly committed people that are rigorous in their pursuit of knowledge and process. It seems like this course could be a good fit.

I promise to keep the blog updated with up to the minute prayer requests, praises updates and video updates while we are on the road.

Training people to inspire change from consumers to contributors is not easy, but it’s especially difficult in a culture very different from our own.

He now has 2.1 million palm trees. Wow.

Dr. Suparno Adijanto has been steadily growing his palm oil business for years. With hard work and discipline he’s made quite the contribution to society in his nation of Indonesia. Through his business hundreds upon hundreds are employed and biodiesel is produced as an environmentally friendly alternative to gasoline. Dr. Suparno long ago made the journey from consumption to contribution, but recently he’s taken it to a whole new level.

He’s found time to captain the work of Leadership Development for the continent of Asia. On this recent trip, Alex and I had the privilege of traveling and teaching with him. His wisdom and experience were greatly appreciated by the leaders we trained together.

Dr. Suparno is helping others find their path to being contributors. He recently helped start The Crown Financial Clinic in his home nation of Indonesia. People who are financially sick stop by his “hospital” for triage, diagnosis and treatment.

He has formed a whole team of Leading Stewards Course graduates. They are treating those trying to move from their unhealthy spending patterns towards a “whole-life stewardship” model.

Way to go, doc! I cheer you on as you continue to turn the tide in …

24 days.

I leave the United States today for a 24 day jaunt through Asia. Alex and I will be holding 6 Leading Steward’s Courses over the next 3.5 weeks.

Singapore.

Malaysia.

Indonesia.

Three cities in China. Stay tuned for more updates on how we are raising up leaders to turn consumers into contributors in their nations.

Right now I’m in Colorado Springs, short flight to Denver, longer flight to Portland, much longer flight to Tokyo, medium flight to Singapore.

Here we go.