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It’s Not Everyday You Meet Someone Like This
By on July 30, 2008
You know the kind of person that walks into a room and instantly holds your gaze? The kind of person that, when he speaks, you listen? We recently had the priceless opportunity to mince words with Terry Prisk, pastor of The River in Michigan and renowned motivational speaker. I would say that we heard him speak, but it wasn’t like that. It wasn’t a stand-up, distanced podium speech; it was something much more revelatory.
He came through Thrive on the tail-end of a trip through a few African countries, and spoke in our Leadership Lab as well as preached at our church service. He was here because he wanted to fully grasp Thrive Africa and the things we stand for before sending a team our way, but he ended up doing much more for us than we could for him. The things he had to say about leadership, church, and life in general struck such true chords, and resonated all throughout his time here.
He spent his last day here with the young leaders of South Africa; with the leaders that will change this nation. He spoke at Leadership Day about clarity, and impacted many with his words. We were blessed to have him here with us, and continue to be blessed by the words of wisdom he left behind.
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Lin says:
It sounds like you had a great time! I am glad God is sending people into your lives to help develop your relationship with God. Have FUN!
Jaime says:
That’s awesome!!! A group from my church, Emmanuel Bible Church, Berwyn, Illinois is there and I’m sure they’re being blessed and just awed by the whole experience. I hope to go one day if it’s God’s Will. I want to see His Creation.
Alece says:
don’t you wish you could bottle Terry’s energy? i sure wish i could!