Student Leaders Meet For Global Conference At KNU

Delegates convened at Korea Nazarene University from June 6-14, 2007, for a Cross Culture Student Leader Conference (CCSLC).  46 delegates from 30 Nazarene institutions and 22 different countries met for cultural, spiritual, and educational exchange. 

KNU hosted the conference and provided a comfortable setting for international fellowship.  Working side-by-side on a compassionate ministries construction project in the community was one of the highlights of the conference.

Leadership workshops were presented by Verne Ward of the Asia-Pacific Regional Office, Gary Hartke of General NYI, Dave Church of GM/Daewoo (Korea), Dr. Bill Patch, former KNU president, and Dr. Abraham Im, president of KNU.

The purpose of the conference was two-fold: to celebrate the 100^th anniversary of the Korean Revival (1907) and to celebrate the founding of the International Church of the Nazarene (1908).  Students experienced the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of Korean culture, a first-time adventure for many. 

Following are some quotes about the CCSLC experience:

“We are going back different from the way we came”----Zimbabwe

“I know this is a beginning of another part of me”---Uganda

“What I’ve learned through you will always stay with me, shaping my service as a leader”---England

“We really need such conferences to understand our church more around the world”---Republic of South Africa

Representatives from South America and Central America were provided some Spanish translation since the conference was presented in English. Bi-lingual KNU staff and students volunteered much of their time to host the international students and provide this cultural/educational experience for Nazarene sister-institutions.  The international exchange was a never-to-be-forgotten experience for all involved.

this post was filed under Around The Region on Jul 6, 2007