Training The Next World Changers

My very first week in Georgia we held a Training Camp for the July 08 World Racers. We did a variety of different things throughout the week. The first half was all about everyone getting closer to the Lord and the last couple of days were more about them getting closer to each other. There were speakers, counselors, team building activities, camping, and lots of plain old fun. I could give you all the details, but I decided I would let the Racers speak for themselves. The following are excerpts from their blogs, click on their name for the full blog.

“I have to say it is Tuesday April 8^th and we have been here for almost four full days and I have not yet encountered God, however, something greater has taken place, GOD HAS ENCOUNTERED ME…

As I share this moment with my wife we are rejoicing because of the freedom that has been whispered into our marriage…

More has been done for my marriage in the past 3 days than almost the 4 years we have been married.” ~ Josh Bruce

“It is better than all the transformation happening inside of my own heart, because I am watching the man I love become something he never really believed he could be. And, now God is lifting up his arms and I get to watch the magnificent artist paint this vivid image of LIFE ALIVE. Josh is released and free to LEAD!” ~ Tara Bruce

“Training camp, while only 4 days in, has wrecked me out and redefined something I thought was easy, understood and obvious.

Church is community. Church is a group of people gathering together, seeking God and learning as a unit. It is working together to accomplish tasks. It is entering into the Lord’s presence. Being healed. Being set free. Walking away thinking. Changed. Speaking prayers over people. Participating. Hearing from God. Knowing He loves you.

Living in community, true community, even just a few days has changed the way I understand God’s presence and what church should be to its members.” ~ Jennifer Crane

All this time I thought I was a nice, humble Christian when actually I was too proud to admit my fear, step out on a limb and trust God that I wouldn’t fall on my face. Humility isn’t a passive, inactive state; rather its boldness cloaked in a gratitude to God for giving me His strength to persevere through obstacles such as fear and trepidation.

The unofficial theme of the week for the males at training camp was “Rise up, man of God!” ~ Josh Markland