Discipleship 2013 conference was nothing short of phenomenal.
The opening presentation. Video testimonies of lives that Jesus transformed. Hilarious hosting by Dennis and Robert, Ariel and Gilbert. Powerful message by Steve Murrell. Amazing worship by the music team. Incredible updates and upgrades via web and baller USB.
But there was one that blessed my socks off.
He didn’t get on stage. He didn’t lead worship. He wasn’t in the band. He wasn’t even on the tech booth.
He used to be on stage. He used to be leading the worship. He would lead the band during conferences. But this time, he was sitting in the stands like a proud daddy.
Joel Barrios is a leader who truly serves. Many of the worship leaders we have today were raised by him. Scores of them, he influenced and trained.
This was his tweet:
A real picture of discipleship and leadership was what I saw.
As Steve Murrell would always say,
“A lot of leadership is getting out of the way. We are to lead in view of leaving.”
Joel has exemplified this.
And he is not even done. To this day, he continues to disciple, train and influence young men and women in the area of leading worship.
His tweet truly blessed me.
“…whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant…” Matthew 20:26