I had the privilege to serve on the steering committee for the Missions Through the Lens of AIDS track and also lead four workshops at InterVarsity's Urbana 2006. Over 22,000 people came to meet God and to listen for His voice. This was the second time that my parents and I went to this conference. This year it was in Saint Louis.
Although I mostly spoke on AIDS and even co-led a workshop with World Vision's AIDS advocate, Princess Zulu, I was asked many questions regarding my journey out of homosexuality. Christian college students are seeking answers to today's tough questions - such as homosexuality. These students are looking for someone who can speak with authority, not only from the experience of having actually lived the homosexual lifestyle but also from a solid biblical and theological foundation from biblical training. Please pray for me as I consider my next steps in light of this.
I believe the best speaker was Oscar Muriu, the Senior Pastor of the Nairobi Chapel in Arica. He spoke on how the center of the church has moved south and east to Africa, Latin America and Asia. Oscar Muriu shares how missions is changing and highlights the necessity for true partnership between all of the members of the global church body. Here is a link to watch this great message (32min).
Oscar Muriu
