kind of funny to see the last 6 years of my life condensed into one blurb there, but that’s about it. i was curious to see who you were (in your “i know you’re curious” post :-), but your picture didn’t ring any bells. speaking of curious, i was wondering what your connection to Ben Y. is. he’s the one that got me into all of this to start with. we were in the dorms together and became friends.

well, david, that is incredible news. my feeling about Boston at the moment is that once you come and get involved in ministry, it’s hard to leave. i grew up about 30 min. west of the city and had visited Boston here and there, but was never really tied to it until i got involved in a ministry here in spring of last year. i was scheduled to head out in january, but here I am moving in! there’s much to love about boston, but, spiritually, it is about as cold to the gospel and as liberal as you can get; and yet in the 6 months that i’ve been here i’ve seen our international student bible study grow in audience by 50%, several couples and singles join the church, genuine conversions accompanied by beautifully changed lives, and 2 baptisms. most of the people who attend our sunday evening studies are international students from china, and come faithfully, asking thoughtful doctrinal questions, but as of yet have not made personal professions of faith. some have recently been saved and baptized, and some of us are long-time believers only recently relocated in boston. it’s a hugely exciting ministry that thrives on personal relationships. there’s so much i can say about it, and i hope to post specific entries about the church, it’s members, and ministries soon. i’d love to hear more about your plans and what piqued your interest in boston! thanks for the welcome :o)