Why koino-warrior?

My home youth fellowship is named "Koinonia" which is the Greek word for "fellowship" used in Acts 2:42. It is in that youth fellowship that I experienced God's love for the first time. I remembered how shocked I was when this fellowship showed so much care and had an authentic interest in me, a complete stranger. That is how God found me.

As I grew in this fellowship, I was always encouraged to see the unity and community within the group despite the wide range of age (includes middle school to university). I was challenged by the sense of common-ship and selflessness. Anyone was willing to supply any needs that any other member required. It definitely brings back good memories :)

I also had the privilege to serve in the servant group (committee) as the chairperson during my last year in Guatemala (before coming to the legendary land of Waterloo). It was extremely challenging, and I faced many struggles and remembered getting burned out.

But I learned a very valuable lesson as a leader. The same lesson I am relearning now while serving in the CCF committee. It is so easy to be caught up with the ministry itself and the logistics, that I can forget that I am serving real people. It is so rewarding to be a people-oriented leader who truly cares for the welfare and health of the people. For sure it takes time to invest and care for people, but the joy of forming relationships, to get to know people more, to be part of their lives, to mutually encourage one another in Christ, and to take partnership in the gospel is an amazing experience for the human being.

Because the existence of "fellowship" has taught me so much that I want others to experience the same goodness from God through fellowshipping with brothers and sisters. This is a cause that I fight for. Therefore, I decided to use "koino" (which is a short form of "koinonia") and "warrior" which expresses my intent.

A true leader cares and acts on behalf of the people who are entrusted to him/her.

"Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock." 1 Peter 5:2-3