A week in India and I felt like I was among family members after just a few days - thanks to the Apostle Thomas who evangelized this region in response to the Great Commission so many years ago.
So, here I was on my first missionary journey to India, welcomed by brown faces with warm hearts. They came from many different parts of India, Nepal and Bhutan to learn about worship and leading others in worship. I taught my heart out on topics like mentoring, worship and missions and how to grow in character and leadership skills as a worship leader.
A highlight for me was getting to know Richie (on the motorcycle) and Cheryl (Indian woman with the shawl) Kleinman who have been in YWAM almost as long as I have, faithfully serving here as leaders in Chennai and the region and started the School of Worship. We had meals together, long chats about future strategy of planting a new School of Worship in Nepal, and just had some time to relax and get to know one another.
It was extra fun to be here with a good friend, Hilde (Norway) who actually went to India to teach when I couldn't. She's been here four times now and they love her almost as much as she loves them.
India impressions: smiles, hospitality, grace, patience, disciples, hot, busy, friendly, hungry for God...
Lord willing, I'll be back for more of this next year!
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