Monday, March 3, 2008

Ben Lin



Hi Ben, how long have you been a Christian?

Three and a half years.

How did you become a Christian?

Because of Leo (older brother), he came to EBCT first then brought Linda and me here. Summer team people at that time shared the gospel with me and I started to want to learn more about Christianity. After about two months, I believed.

How has your Christian walk been since then?

What a lot of Christians say will happen happened to me, there was a lot of rising up and falling down. The first year was not very stable, my faith was very small. At that time I didn't really have a strong faith.

After about one year, due to some circumstances I joined the church more and wanted to know more. So now I serve on welcome team and join the brothers and sisters more often.

Previously, you traveled 3 hours to come to Taipei on the weekends but now that you tranferred to NTU, you are really close. How has that been?

I think one thing is very obvious, because I was so far away, I didn't have a lot of time to join the activities. I remember many times I have to leave earlier during events or not go at all, like house meetings. Also, for winter and summer teams, I just really can't remember them. and also for tentmakers, I also cant really know too much about them.

Did you remember me from the winter team two years ago?

Kind of little...

WHAT?!

You only stayed for probably 4-8 weeks...

I stayed for three...

EY! How can I know you?! I remember John though because we talked a lot, he can speak Chinese, and we have a similar birthday.

-_-, fine fine, please continue...

Also, I was at Tai Zhong by myself, yeah the feeling is very different. Going there and coming back, it feels like a totally different life. Yeah, just go there to study then come back. But after coming to NTU, I have more time to know people like tentmakers and can now have more time to meet with people.

Future plans?


Originally I just think about I will go to graduate school. But its still far away so that is still my plan.

About the job I am searching for, I am curious. Before I was thinking about where to go, but now I’m just wondering what to do but planning for graduate school.

What are you looking forward to at the 10 year anniversary?

I don't know, but I know that will be a very different experience for me, but about details, I just want to wait and see.

Anything you want to tell EBCB?

I am thankful that EBCB people can come to EBCT and serve here. We got a lot of encouragement by EBCB. Thank you all and praise God.

Prayer Requests:

Be a faithful guy and be passionate about God's word.