Here's a "questionnaire" that Kris sent out to past, future, and current AIMers. He's going to use some of the answers in a presentation at the Tahoe Family Encampment in a few days.
Just thought I would share my answers, because it was pretty thought-provoking for me to answer the questions. I was reminded of a lot of things - why I originally wanted to come to AIM, why I stayed in AIM, what I'm learning in AIM.
Enjoy.
01. Why did you come to AIM? I came to AIM to grow closer to God (learn more Bible, become more disciplined) and to learn how to make disciples for Him. Here's my theory: He deserves as much praise and worship as possible, and I want to do what I can to help make disciples to praise and worship Him. Also, I was pretty scared of coming to AIM because it was "out of the norm" for me, but I didn't want to NOT come because I was afraid. What better way to conquer your fear than to face it head on, right?
02. How have you seen God working during your time in AIM? I have seen others around me grow in huge ways. I've seen how AIM has effected the AIM Assistants - they have desire to be close to God, and they see people. They see needs. And I've seen God at work in me, through His constant providing and patience. I've seen God use people to bring others to Him.
03. What was the hardest part? The hardest part was facing things that I didn't even know I was running from. It was hard to be completely honest with myself and to deal with the things I needed to deal with. Growth is always the hardest part.
04. What was the most rewarding part? Persistence. It was rewarding to "keep on keeping on" in the school work, because I learned so much from my teachers and mentors. It was rewarding to "keep on keeping on" in relationships - I grew close to people I will always hold close, and I learned a lot in those relationships.
05. Would you encourage anyone else to come to AIM and if so, why? I would encourage someone else to come to AIM, definitely. It's a place to grow and to push yourself, to be open and to have fun. But most of all, it's a place to learn more about the God who created you, a place to get closer to Him one day at a time. But it's a decision that should be made prayerfully.
