“It was all a dream; I use to read Word up magazine…” – Juicy, by Biggie Smalls
(Surely my dream has come true)
What a great time of worship, fellowship (re-uniting with old friends), relationships (beginning of new associations), excitement as well as a time of much learning, and relevance (ministry).
I have completed a six week internship with Bro. Billy Curl and the Crenshaw church of Christ. What an EXPLOSIVE TIME!! Folks, Crenshaw have taught me a great deal of what ministry and church administration looks like in that area. This doesn’t mean, what works for them will work for anyone; however, the principle is that: “you must know who you are, where you are, what you have and use what you got.” I appreciate my sessions/moments with Horace Johnson, Tyson Moore, Billy Curl, Orlander Thomas (big bro), Sabira (Big Little Sis, he he), Candace (big sis), Momma Curl, the elders, and everyone else (to many to name).
Side Joke: I was trying to squeeze as much knowledge as I can from Bro. Curl, and his response was: “just watch us…” This was my first lesson – OBSERVATION!
The Youth Adults of the California churches of Christ are spiritual, intelligent, purposeful, family orientated group of Christians. They have showed this New Yorker so much love. I really appreciate: the night outs, fellowship, sightseeing, going away party WOW (By the way, the picture on the right shows that 'pops' and I was sharing a N.Y beat down on modesty and shariff in spades)
, and other things we did. I’m looking forward into seeing great things happening in California through the avenue of these youth adults. I Love you guys, and I’ll be back! 
I would like to also give shout outs to the Metro family, Normandie family, North Pasendena and the whole cali crew.
P.S. There is so much that I can say from my heart, but one thing I would like to say to my Cali friends is that “Biggie is better than Pac”! He He
~ Peace
8 comments:
We'll miss you bro. I was as encouraged by you as you were by us Cali people. Stay encouraged and converted!
Steven, I love you so much and am encouraged by your zeal for the Lord, and by your joy in the Lord, nd by your hunger for knowledge...ok...I could go on and on. Continue to go hard for the ONE who is worthy!! I'll be back to read the rest of the blogs soon.
YAY!! You've def. left your mark in LA! Thanks for all of the spiritual seeds you've planted that will take root and grow into great things!! Stay rooted and grounded- there's no other way to be. :-D!!
--Alicia M
Thanks sisters.. yall are the best!
WOW true fellowship I c occured... Thats truly a blessing and encouraging seeing the results on all of your parts... It truly is!!!!! I pray God continues to bless all of you and your passion to fulfill your purpose. this is so moving to my heart... ( the church of tomorrow preparing, working, and building today)!!! Pray for the rest of our generation that we learn from yall and strive to do his will while there is time!
Sounds like a great internship! So what did you learn from your observations?
Here's a few:
1. In terms of church administration: Always use people who are smarter then you. You'll never have to do more work then what your job requires.
2. Real ministry is apart of someone's life. Ministry can occur anytime of the day.
3. Always be open for new ideas or "you'll die"
These are just a few.
Cool. Thanks for sharing.
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