GPS Tulsa is a highlight. Every Tuesday, I gather with 6 great young adults and talk about what they’re going to do with their lives, and serve Tulsa in the process. What comes up is interesting- like 2 of our volunteers getting “fired” from their after-school class. I think I know why, but haven’t heard any explanation from the teacher, just from the program coordinator, who believes in what our kids are doing. Btw- the median annual income in the school district where we serve is $18K.
Recent Challenge Quest work: I lead teambuilding days for Leadership Norman, a big concrete company based in Oklahoma and with regional plants all over, Oklahoma State Engineering students and staff.
I had an awesome weekend as the keynote speaker and facilitator at the New Life Ranch mother-son retreat. Um…not sure my friends have noticed, but I’m not a mother. I am, however, a son (of an amazing mother)- and the perspective of the grown son speaking to moms about their relationship with their sons, and God- was refreshing. I had such a great time, and believe the work had an impact.
There has also been some speaking at Tulsa Metro Worship, and leading worship at Garnett Church of Christ on a couple of occasions. Trying to stick to my one degree…. and do what I’m great at, and steward my work for helping people grow towards God, and in relationships with each other. This can be an economically challenging state of being.
The canopy tour continues to grow and go well. Lots of full days- and every day I go over there and work I meet great people from all over who share the experience of the Buffalo River Valley and our cool ziplines. We bought a little staff house over there in a great location. I like working with my partners in this venture- and we believe it will grow. Lots of investment right now. Thats good.
Looking forward to going over to the Buffalo River to help the Williams Companies doing a wilderness leadership training, and will be going to Missouri to facilitate a board of directors retreat for Camp David ( a camp that serves the children of people in prison). I am not pumped about missing my children’s fall break this year to work- but we’ve also have many flexible times as well- so I am rolling with it.
Also- excited about some new partnering opportunities for CQ Missional with a local camp ministry, and also considering expanding our personal life coaching offerings.
Thats some boring stuff- but people have been asking- and I’m staying busy. Please pray with me that the work makes a difference, and that I am able to support my family well.
