A Voxtropolis First
I can’t pinpoint the exact date but it was well over a year ago that I began reading a blog that I found on Voxtropolis written by Lon Wong. I was drawn to his passion, innovation, and desire to plant a church. I enjoyed following his chronicles of becoming a father, living in Toronto, and everything else that goes on in his crazy head.
So I did what any other church planter would do in my situation and invited him to come and speak to our small gathering in the middle of Iowa. On Saturday when he got off the plane he confirmed what I had known for quite sometime - that I am crazy! As we drove the hour and half to Ottumwa, Lon said this whole thing is kind of nuts, I think his words went something like this, “You’ve never met me, never heard me speak, you don’t really know anything about me and here I am.”
Yet our entire community at The Bridge was blessed by Lon and his words. The final song wasn’t even done and I had people asking for a copy of the message. I know for a fact that Lon and his wife would be the bestest friends of Jenny and IÂ if we lived near each other. I am so glad I listened to the crazy prompting of inviting Lon to come and speak. I have no idea if we will ever get to hang out again but if I have my way he’ll be back again!
All in all it is my guess that this is the first time one voxer invited another voxer to come and speak to their church. As Lon put it to our people - Vox is kind of like online dating for pastors or something and I found a great match. I’m sure he will eventually put something up on his blog about the entire crazy experience.
