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Name: Jerry
Gender: Male
Interests: Horseback riding, golf, cultures, Leadership studies, mentoring and my family
Expertise: Mexican Food, Gwen's eyes, Midlife issues (experience) and a Generalist in Leadership
Occupation: Consulting
Industry: Nonprofit
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Member Since:
1/6/2005
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| We are just days away from our inaugural west coast christian conference for International students. Everything is ready. The plans have been made, invitations given, vans are fueled, deposits made, assignments disbursed and yet I get that feel.... Have I forgotten a detail? Is there something left undone? Prayer. No it's not the last thing on my list and it is not an overlooked item. It is that one thing that never seem to be enough of. I believe it was John Wesley who said it "I have so much to do today, I must spend another hour in prayer". It is the essential, most basic, and core piece to this whole process. The vine and the branches come to mind, and I once again realize that I have nothing of real value in and of myself that I can give to anyone apart from it coming out of God's grace in me. If it touches a heart, if it transforms a life, if it draws people to God it is only because God has, in his kindness, poured himself into me, like life giving sap that nurtures and grows the branches of a vine. In all of the business of the next week or so, I want to be reminded of His strength in me.
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| Wow, Summer is upon us and another school year will soon be over. I can't believe how fast the time has gone. As I look back over the school year I realized just how blessed I am to be part of Chi Alpha and get to hang out with such amazing Leaders and students. This past school year I had the honor and privilege to visit 25 campuses/leaders from Chi Alpha. Everyone was special for me. I have come to understand even more of the day to day challenges and rewards of student ministry. I am humbled in the light of the sacrifice of leaders and students who often labor 12 to 14 hours a day to attend classes, have one on one meetings for mentoring, lead small groups, participate and lead celebration meeting. All the time with a conviction,they do all of this for the love of the Lord. I am also humbled to all who invest in Gwen and I which allows us to be part of something so much bigger then anyone person could do.
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|  This past weekend I got to hang out in Wichita, Kansas with the Chi Alpha group there! I had a great time meeting new friends for all over the world. On Saturday night, we had a Cinco de Mayo party with about 30 international students from 12 different nations. I got to share about the history of Cinco de Mayo, (which is not the Mexican independence day) and about how we all have a common desire for freedom. Jesus is my champion who has given me liberty and freedom to live a life of service, integrity and peace.
Art and Cindy along with Rob and Kim took really go care of me. And of course I learned something about Wichita State University.  Outdoor Art. It is Second in the nation only to one other well know and private school. Can you tell me what school that is?
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| This week we have the joy of our son, Tyler hanging out with us here at 3001 Van Buren. Yesterday was his birthday. Twenty-three years old! Am I really that old? He is enjoying his work with Skywest Airlines and is based in Durango CO. Durango is a very cool town if you are into extreme outdoor sports. White Water, rock climbing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, hunting, kayaking and the list goes on. Tyler is a fun guy with an incredible sense of humor and a very inquisitive mind. He looks at the world around him and always has a fresh perspective. He is honest and open. I am just proud to be his father!
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