“Change & Growth”

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From February 21 st -23 rd , our students at Torch kicked off 2008 with our Spring Retreat entitled ""Change & Growth."" A total of 109 students travelled to Jesus Town in KangHwa Island. Of the 109 students, 100 were new students: 60 from the English program and 40 from the Korean program.

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A three-hour ride took them to Jesus Town and the students started the day by changing out of their traveling clothes. After orientation, they gathered into small groups to get to know each other. The rest of the schedule was arranged by the student council. All the students enjoyed a great time of fellowship and friendship, worshiping God, praying for each other, eating together and playing games.

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Our guest speaker was Professor Steve Cha who gave a sermon on 'Living Sacrifice.' He encouraged students to give themselves as a living sacrifice for the sake of having an intimate relationship with God. He also pointed out the danger of being a ‘minister without intimacy with God.' During the 2 nd evening worship, another guest speaker Rev. David Hwang preached on 'The Life hungry for the Holy Spirit.' Finally, Rev. Kang-Ho Gil touched students with his inspiring message on “Change and Growth. ”

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Professor Eun Young Choi gave a special lecture on the major attributes of leadership and how it affects Crisis Management in the church. After the lecture, students gathered in small groups for the further discussion on proper leadership and crisis management.

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Our academic dean, Professor Jungsook Lee, presented the history of TTGST to the new students and also shared Torch's vision for a better future and plans for the 10th anniversary celebration.

The retreat was a great time for all TTGST members. It truly was a time refreshing and rebuilding?for “Change and Growth.”