Moravian Youth Convo 2009

A great wit once said, “Youth is wasted on the young.” I couldn't disagree more. Some may hear this saying and nod or smile knowingly; supposing themselves the fortunate beneficiaries of time. I guess to even think such a thing – to find this humorous and accept it as true – one would have to believe they were somehow in a better position to steward the birthright of all who dream and those who dare. Or, one might simply not have had the privilege of sharing a week with remarkable young people from Moravian Churches in Canada, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania at Youth Convo 2009 in Northfield MN. I went as a chaperone, a guide and a leader. I return convinced that these faith-filled, grace-full young apostles have many things to teach us: about reaching into culture, beyond the context of yesteryear; about conversation being as important as conversion; and about the high and holy calling of building up authentic community. I'm tired. I'm sore. Been staying up too late and getting up too early all week. I'm wondering how long it'll take me to recover from Convo... and hoping, in some ways, that I never do.