Monday, March 13, 2006

BRAVO Just want to give a hats off to the Drama Ministry at the Blue Ridge Community Church in Forest, VA, just outside of Lynchburg, VA. I spent the weekend there, teaching acting and directing and doing a production of Leaving Ruin. The reception I was received was warm and encouraging, and I was amazed at the level of commitment and community within this small team led by Debby Kountz. Debby and I met at the Willow Creek Arts Conference last summer, and it was a real treat to get to be a part of the life of her ministry for a few days. BRAVO is an acronym for "Blue Ridge Actors with a Vision for Outreach." And this is a church that is all about outreach, having seen explosive growth over the past 3-5 years. And the time spent with David (Debby's husband, the executive pastor at Blue Ridge) and Debby in their home, talking about the nature of the church and the need for joyful living in the Lord was priceless. As usual, I walked away with far more than I gave. What a privilege... 7:42:36 AM    comment []

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