Can't wait to be cool!

I am so excited about the work we are going to be doing with NINE70 at Timberline Church in Fort Collins.

With the help of a few hundred college students is there a chance that I can be COOL? I am so looking forward to the attempt...

We were up there last week and met dozens of cool people. It feels like an instant fit. Veronica the graphics girl, James the aspiring political science guy, the set up guys, the worship band... One guy had been hit by a car and is a walking miracle, another wacked a tree while snowboarding and had to have brain surgery. We met a young lady that wants to return to Africa as a missionary who also speaks a pigeon form of Portuguese. They are a wild crowd!

There is a palpable hunger for God and for making a difference.

I know that our ministry at NINE70 is going to be an amazing experience.

DWB
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New Website configuration

There is a lot of new information about our next steps on our website. We will be working with Timberline Church and opening a new YWAM entity. If you would like to know what is up please go to www.dustinbarrington.com

See you there!
DWB
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YWAM entity

Yesterday we got our final approval to become a new YWAM entity! We will be part of the International Communications Network and we will be moving to Fort Collins around May.
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Busy month!

I totally fell off the blog wagon. So many great things have happened in the last month and I haven't blogged a bit.
DWB
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Inspiring meetings.

Meetings aren't ususally the most inspiring part of my job but I have had a few recently that were really encouraging.

I met with a young man yesterday that has a strong desire to make a difference in the world. As we tallked and batted ideas around I was struck by this guy's potential and how even one person can make a big impact.

I met with some of the other members of my office for breakfast. Our conversation was honest and engaging. Being a part of a team that wants to make a difference is inspiring too. When we work together our abilities are multiplied rather than just added. I love people who care about others.

I met with a professor who will be overseeing my thesis project. His informed perspective and encouraging words were very reassuring that I am headed in the right direction. We don't know where we will end up but it is exciting to see things coming together.

In every generation there have been certain individuals that have concerned themselves with making the world better for others. I am so grateful to have so many of them in my life!

DWB
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Road Trip!

I just got back from a quick trip across the U.S. I flew out to North Carolina on Sunday to drive my sister back to Colorado.

We visited first in NC with some dear friends we have know for years. Then on Monday we went to Johnson City, TN to meet with my thesis advisor Dr Sweeney. I am very encouraged by the fact that what we are considering as a ministry direction is acceptable for a thesis subject.

In addition we met a number of our TN friends and supporters. It was so nice to re-connect with them.

Then we drove 22 hours straight to Colorado Springs!

It was an awesome time with my sister.

DWB
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A new addition to our family

Meet Kona! He is a 10 week old Golden Retriever. The girls are having a lot of fun with they new toy. Potty training here we come!!!