Like Water, for Chocolate

After a fun ice-breaker by Michelle with the team in the evening and slept through the monsoon, the Chennai team welcome the morning devotion. Estelle facilitated a thought-provoking session of the meaning of “Living Water” specified in Genesis 26:12-22, Psalm 1:1-6, and John 4:7-14. Each team member shared his/her perspectives on 1) What’s Living Water to you?; 2) How do you get the Water?; and 3) What causes any blockage? The devotion concluded with a “Korean style” prayer.

The consultants then went in pair (visiting and local) to work at their clients’ businesses, from pizza parlor to pest control. My client is Mr. Ebenezer Joseph of “Winning Moves” (no, it’s not a dancing studio or singles service, but a Kingdom venture that positions Chess as a vehicle for healing, affirm, and/or connect.) Besides discussion on marketplace strategies, we conducted a LEMON Leadership assessment for the employees. Mr. Joseph is grateful that through rep’s venture last year, Winning Moves is able to launch a product to the market and eager to follow through on the 10P scorecard.

The day continued with the Chennai team’s debriefing with praises and prayers for their respective clients. The local consultants shared the good progress of India in various spheres (i.e. government, media, etc.), value rep’s integral transformation for Christian businesses in Chennai and encourage the team to expand to other cities.

Ending the debriefing on a high note, the team enjoyed the fellowship over dinner (thanks Giju for the smart picks for the delicious meal)! Do you know that Indians love chocolate? It’s pricey to get chocolate here, perhaps due to the hot weather that can melt such special treat.

Can’t wait til the Visioning session tomorrow! J

Reporting LIVE in Chennai!

:-DK

During the night we were entertained to some magnificent lightning and thunder, but the concern is growing about the Monsoon rains that are staying away. We woke up this morning to a glorious fresh, sunny day. A few of us did not feel as fresh due to extended jetlag but got into the flow of things after The Beverly Hotel’s hearty breakfast and our early morning devotions.

Most of the consultant teams had a very productive and fruitful day, visiting the clients at their offices or homes. They all helped their clients to identify the 3 most important P’s for their business and expand on the strategies and action steps.

Gerrit and Kim visited Arun and Akeena, who were clients at the second venture. They praised God that their roof sheeting manufacturing business has grown and their marriage that was only in the second month during the venture in 2007 is happy and built on a solid rock. Arun also testified that he has reconciled with his dad and that their extended family prays together every evening.

My co-consultant, Giju and I were picked up by Albert, the owner of Smokin’ Joe’s, to pray with him at his Pizza joint (that’s what he calls it) in a mall and to work in his office at home. A friend of his joined us and was very interested in LEMON and the 10 P’s of which Giju gave him a ten minute crash course. He is planning on starting a few business ventures and is considering being a client of the Institute.

Kim, our democratic leader, gave us the choice of going out for supper or ordering in. A lively and extended discussion followed, during which Shirleen’s jetlag caught up with her and she fell asleep. A very helpful David and Giju made sure everyone had enough Tandoori and Afghan chicken as well as Breyjani before we all went to bed grateful to God for an amazing day.

Estelle