Just over a year ago Paul Shin decided to officially help Crown get off the ground in his nation, Korea. He and his friend David Yang began the process…they’ve done an unbelievable job.
Some things he and his team have accomplished:
Working with the Chaplain’s office of the Korean military to get Crown’s Life Group study approved for their soldiers (it’s compulsory for 2 years in Korea).
Established an office with 2 full-time paid staff and 11 significant volunteers.
Excellent and high quality translation and reproduction of materials.
58 people willing to take two days off and spend $130 to be equipped through Leading Stewards.
Several products on the way to being translated and contextualized.
It has been an absolute joy to see what these guys have put together in such a short time. Way to go, Crown Korea, may God go before you as you turn consumers to contributors in your nation.
Check out these pics from their office:
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 …
Recorded two days ago.. took a couple days to find internet and upload..
En Route to Malaysia from Alex Morrison on Vimeo.
Matt Elsberry on his way from Singapore to Malaysia
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.
