The MSIA Presidency and Presidency Succession crew of PK, Sherie, Vincent, David, Jeffrey and Mark, just completed our third annual \u201cAll Prez\u201d retreat at Lake Arrowhead.\u00a0\u00a0 We spent three full days in the mountains where we could focus on everything on our minds related to MSIA, PTS, Heartfelt, NOW Productions, Prana, and IIWP\/Windermere.\u00a0 \u00a0Being together in a relaxing, peaceful environment with plenty of uninterrupted time allowed us to dive deeply into our agenda which was to improve and expand, and we explored the many relevant areas that emerged spontaneously, with lively, lengthy discussions.<\/p>\n
We started by reviewing the projects we set as goals from last year.\u00a0\u00a0 We had made great headway on some of the initiatives and others were still in progress.\u00a0\u00a0 One of the good learnings was to not spread ourselves too thin with lots of worthy projects versus us doing a few things well, and thoroughly.<\/p>\n
Stimulating strolls in the lush forest atmosphere of Arrowhead helped break up our meetings, and the conversations continued as we walked among the pine trees.\u00a0\u00a0 We enjoyed preparing meals together \u2013 Paul and Jeffrey each made delicious dinners, and Vincent showed us what culinary magic a master of the grill can conjure up.\u00a0 We played card games in the evenings to laugh and unwind.<\/p>\n
A big topic of discussion was providing great customer service to MSIA students, as well as improving channels for making the teachings available to those who are looking for them.\u00a0\u00a0 We looked at the opportunities to use the Prana campus to welcome guests, visitors, and residents to experience the Traveler\u2019s teachings. \u00a0We gathered together to watch Jeffrey in action on his Saturday morning talk. \u00a0Jeffrey expressed willingness and enthusiasm to give talks and podcasts to engage new folks, which we all wholeheartedly support.<\/p>\n
As always, everything we focused on was consistent with the four major goals of the presidency \u2013 preserving and archiving John-Roger\u2019s teachings for future generations, publishing and promoting MSIA teachings, ensuring the future health and viability of MSIA as an organization, and guiding the successful transition of leadership to a new generation.<\/p>\n
The result of the retreat was that we found ourselves more energized and more committed than ever to doing the Lord\u2019s work.\u00a0 It was thrilling to be in such harmony and accord.<\/p>\n
In other news, you may have noticed some changes with MSIA app.\u00a0\u00a0 A lot of work has been underway behind the scenes to improve it.\u00a0\u00a0 As a reminder, the first level of support for the app is the help icon in the upper right corner of many of the app screens, including the SE Timer screen.\u00a0 \u00a0There is a lot of useful information in the help sections.<\/p>\n
Thank you for participating in MSIA, and for all that you give in so many ways. As J-R would constantly remind us, \u201cIt is the loving that makes all this work.\u201d We love and appreciate you.<\/p>\n
God bless you,<\/p>\n
Paul, Vincent, Mark, Sherie, David, and Jeffrey<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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