And They’re Off!

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!