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:
As he cut open the fruit he had bought specifically for our team, ants began to pour out of it.
History is filled with watchmen. People who refuse rest, food, peace and comfort so others can enjoy all those things. In ancient times watchmen stood on the walls of the city, watching, ready to call out should something threaten. They were awake so the city could sleep. They paid so others could play.
Soldiers are watchmen. So are firefighters, police, and countless others. They pay so that others can play.
[I think contributors are a type of watchmen. While people around them are squandering resources, taking them for granted, they are denying themselves so they can help in times of need.]
Last Tuesday I felt pressed to become more of a watchman for my post at Crown. And so this morning it began…I came in earlier, gave up sleep, and began to pour out myself in prayer for the things God has for us as an organization. I have no idea where this is going to lead, just that I am asked to carry more weight in prayer.
And if God calls, I’m always in.
Every so often I meet people I want to highlight for prayer. Kypyl and Aymee are just such a couple. Attending the Leading Stewards Course in Bulgaria, I discovered that they owned a mortuary company.
Aymee cornered me at one point during the two-day course and asked me for counsel for their business. They are committed to being honest and trustworthy in their business dealings, however their competitors are gaining an edge because of their willingness to cheat.
This couple is a typical example of how hard it is for honest people to make it in business in much of the world. While I couldn’t give any specific advice, my heart went out to these people. Will you join me in praying for them? Pray that they keep their commitments to continue to operate their business honestly, and pray for incredible wisdom-for new strategies and creativity-to help them succeed.
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