Final invitation. Walk-ins Welcome
Monday Morning. February 5th. 7:00 AM. Ten Balloons World Headquarters. Tipp City. Ohio
This final invitation is for those 2-3% of men who have not yet responded to be part of our unique group.
This is a sneak peek preview of our upcoming initiative (30-60-90) for men in the Tipp City area. Six Monday mornings. Minimal homework and a fresh way of thinking for 2024! Consider passing this along to men you might believe could benefit from this unique season of life.
The Friend Balloon
My Friend Mission Statement for 2024. By Mike Nygren
Intentionally celebrate and appreciate 50 years of discipleship.
Seven of Mike’s Friend Mission Statements over the decades.
Be a friend. Don’t worry about others actions.
Commit to ten one-on-one encounters a week.
Emphasize through teaching the value of “coming to the middle.”
Reflect, celebrate and thank 2-3 people every day.
The Ten Balloons is unknowingly the starting point for discipleship.
Be mindful of who - and why I spend time with.
(We put a sign on our front door) No political conversations. No Covid conversations.
Being Introverted I grew up in my own world. My parents and teachers had labeled me as ‘shy’ and I went through my junior high-high, high school and college life pretty much living that out. I was never the “popular one” - the one surrounded by lots of friends. Instead I lived pretty much in my own mind. I hadn’t heard about being an “Introvert or Extrovert” so I never thought I needed to change. I loved being with my own thoughts. I loved studying people. I believe being “a people watcher” was something I have perfected.
With my careers as a teacher, coach and pastor I flourished as an introvert. I didn’t like, need or want the attention of being in front of people. I loved the personal focus of unlocking the greatness in people one-on-one or in small groups.
When discipleship became part of my life everything changed. I began to understand the “abundant life” the scriptures spoke of. I found that discipleship wasn’t just about reading and knowing the Bible, praying, worshipping, giving or serving others. I realized that it could instead be the foundation of our life journey together and our thinking. The word disciple gradually took on the definition of friend for me. How could I become a friend?
How could I invest time really getting to know others – not on the surface – but possibly the hopes and the dreams they had - and the dreams that God might offer.
Ministry allowed me to lead small groups and create initiatives tapping into other’s gifts and talents - but most importantly just spending time with others sharing life. The hundreds of trips and adventures I was a part of over the decades allowed for 100+ hour blocks of time to experience life and learn together. In my mind I had possibly redefined the traditional view of discipleship. Having students for a six year season allowed for life to take different forms. There was never the “one teaching” or “one small group” that mattered – it was the process of friendship – a relationship with another grounded in the foundation of faith.
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