Reflections from Witnessing Summit No.

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“I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to attend this summit. I feel it was a new beginning for me and I
see a great future for our movement and for America.
Thank you for listening to the 2nd generation. I feel that it has been a healing experience and I want to
share it with my brothers and sisters and ask for the support of my uncles and aunts. No more judgments.
Let’s love one another.
Thank you all the ones who shared their feelings and ideas at the World Café. Special thanks to Dave
hyung and Ares hyung for their sincere testimonies. I believe many of our 2nd generation should hear
such testimonies and connect with their heart as it did to me.
I know God is very happy to see 1st and 2nd gen working together. This is the way for our movement.
I would hope that some material of the summit could be turned into CDs and DVDs or any other way to
share and spread the message passed to us by the speakers.
We should have more summits! Let’s work together for God, True Parents and all Blessed Families.
Thank you. Thank you Heavenly Father and True Parents! Thank you Rev. Jenkins and Rev. Rueter and
Amy Cox for allowing me to be here!
God Bless, Mansei!!”
2nd Gen.

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“Nice for the 1st and 2nd gen. to have the chance to talk with each other as peers, fully respecting each
others opinions and gaining from each other. I feel much clearer now about what our focus as a
movement is – witnessing to young people – and I have concrete ideas about ways to do that in my local
community. I also came to the realization, through prayer and through talking with an older sister/youth
minister, that I really need to focus on the blessings God has given men and be grateful for them so that I
can witness to people out of a desire to share my happiness with them, not just our inspiring, beautifully
logical truth.
Really, I don’t have many suggestions. A slightly longer, yet just as well-planned entertainment portion
might have been ice.
I will meet with my pastor and other young adult 2G to determine a plan for CARP this coming semester.
I also plan to find band members who can practice and perform together with me to liven up the music in
the Philadelphia church and possibly host open mikes and other events to reach out to non-members.
One more thing I liked: We included our own 2G, especially the distant ones, as among those we need to
witness to.”
2nd Gen. from Texas
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“I really enjoyed the World Café and the different views that were put out there. I really hope that action
could be taken to implement the ideas that were thought up.
Suggestion: In every group there was always one loud-mouth that talked the whole time. There was one
case where a woman went second and took up the whole time. She wouldn’t stop. There should be rules
about time limits.”
2nd Gen. from NY
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“The most inspirational for me was the amount of participation the 2nd gen. gave with their hearts and not
just because they were forced to. Also, what inspired me most with the 1st gen. was how many are
actually trying to make a leap forward into helping True Parents and the world.
Suggestions:
Have a 2nd gen. go up to give a presentation as well. The presentations I heard/saw were good, but I got
kind of bored with the fact that they were only 1st gen. It would be nice to hear that a 2nd gen is also
doing these amazing things that affect the world.
Offering:
At first when I saw this I thought something material. Afterward I thought the most that I can sincerely
offer is trust in knowing that there is hope for this summit because 1st and 2nd gen. are coming together
to slowly resolve the barriers that we have had for a long time.”
2nd Gen.
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“God longs that all respond. Mountains will move (or oceans overflow). But the need always remains the
same as in the birthing moment: aftercare begins.
Whether three spiritual children or 30 or 300 or more, aftercare cannot just be one-on-one. No, the ability
to use e-mail teaching tools needs developing.”
1st Gen from NJ
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“I’m inspired by the dialogue between 1st and 2nd gen. I see realistic hope that 2 gens can identify with
True Parents and their future as blessed families. I personally feel the need to change my own attitude to
my children (17, 16, 15, 13, 11 years old). Be more patient and trusting.
I got inspirations how to take initiative in my home church setting –e.g., what kind of CDs to give out to my
neighbors.
I’m grateful for Rev. Jenkins and the hard-working leadership, especially Rev. Schanker too. I’m more
inspired to work in my own neighborhood witnessing!”
1st Gen.
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“Thank you for such a great summit. Please, let’s do it again. I was inspired by the turnout of young
people, their honesty and desire to change our movement and carry it forward, not by themselves but with
the 1st gen.
The music, topics of discussion, and relationships were all great.
Contribution – my time and any other resources. I can do PR and meeting VIP. I love young people, so I
an always try to be their mentor.
Suggestion – have a weekly program to share our diverse culture; open house. Culture night, movie
night, talent show, gospel concert, games night. Block parties. Get involved in street airs, parades to show
our culture, spread the word.
Have peace rallies with other groups rather than reinvent the wheel.
Do something crazy – one day of crazy activities all over the nation to bring attention to what we are
doing. Call all radio, TV, etc stations to promote our projects.”
1st Gen.
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“A good summit, well organized. But the goal, to be a family and to experience a family, was absent.
Even the spirit of it was missing. To move forward and center on our young people is absolute necessity.
Now matter how our witnessing is done, we need simple literature, with short personal testimonies how
the DP and TP changed lives, how it helps to live a better life and to fulfill one’s greatest dreams and
purpose.”
1st Gen.
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“The level of honest, open and relevant communication was great. Participation by 2nd gen in running
the summit was key.
Suggestion – the 4 summits were very broad and excellent as introductions. Future summits need to
target more specific issues. If the World Café feedback gets processed, it would be excellent it know and
draw from to build on for future summits. Also, the more open sharing (panel discussion, testimonies)
from BCs, the better. The more we hear from and relate well to them, the more we will connect with our
target.
Offering – our NJ young adult ministry is focusing on campus outreach. I will empower, uplift, educate and
love my local young adults to empower them to act on their faith.”
1st Gen. Youth Ministry leader in NJ
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“Most inspiring portion was Sheri’s introduction and sincere, genuine heart and mission statement of this
conference. Give and take with 1st and 2nd gen. centered on stimulating and relevant topics/questions.
Suggestion -- Study of outside success and inside success or lessons was not clear. I suggest focus on
one or two groups and really explain how they are bringing success – their technique, training, methods,
mindset, etc.
Present the materials that we have for outreach, such as new illustrated PowerPoint DP, and how it can
be put to use.
Offering – I will work with anyone and invest church funds for 1st and 2nd gen in Westchester to develop
an effective witnessing program. Whatever works, we will share with the nation.”
1st Gen. NY leader
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“Inspiration – I believe that we can make serious efforts to affect the US culture. I believe that by 1st and
2nd gen working together we can make major breakthroughs in bringing people to TP.
Suggestion – We need to incorporate small group principles to develop a “youth movement.”
What I would do – I am committed to work with the 2nd gen and young people to develop a model to
create a new community and educate each person to receive the blessing and become a tribal messiah.”
1st Gen. Family Church Minister from D.C.
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“I liked: music, singing, collaboration with 1st gen. musicians.
Food, location, beach, accommodations. My roommates. Presence of Reverends Schanker, Jenkins,
Cotter, Schauffler and Dave Hunter.
2nd gen. coming with their parents
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World Café questions
I feel inspired to reach out to and love, search for a deeper love for my 2nd gen brothers and sisters at all
places and levels. Change my heart of judgment to a heart of total offering/sacrifice.
Recognize my privilege/blessings
Connect with other attendees following the summit
The national leaders and their families are a constant source of inspiration and renewal for me.
I was inspired by: the pictures of 1st gen. when they joined the movement.
Dave and Ares’ testimonies
World Café discussions
Prayer on the beach
Jonathan Gullery’s presentation about marketing the DP
Rev. Jenkins’ words at the end
Jam session with Rev. Cotter and Rev. Schanker
Suggestion – invite more people from other areas. Encourage regional leaders to spread the word,
especially to 2nd gen (leaders or not)
Send a copy of the videos
Offering – Go to Israel. Go to Cheong Pyeong
Love my brother. Love my friends. Gain courage to share TP’s love and truth”
2nd Gen. from D.C.
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‘I was inspired by the unity between so many people of different ages, cultural backgrounds, and
viewpoints. I felt that so many divisions within our family are being healed. I also was able to spend this
time with my parents and see them become more inspired. All my inspirations, realizations, and insights
centered on my relationship with my parents and family. Rev. Jenkins’ words about the future of our
movement, America and the world also resonated with me. I feel God calling on me to stand up and take
my responsibility for CARP in America.
You could give everyone the World Café questions before the summit. People will begin thinking about
the issues beforehand and come up with better ideas. Then discussions can be more fruitful.
I will commit to making CARP successful in Boston. I want to create unity between Carp and Family
Federation, between parents and children. I will be a representative of God and True Parent son on
campus and witness to my peers.’
2nd Gen. Student from Boston
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‘Glad to attend with brothers/sisters from all over US with beautiful heart and motivation.
2nd gen. testimony – input I could understand the difficulties between 1st and 2nd gen and see hope for
restoration.
World Café was a great forum to provide my input on key issues which I learned a lot.
So much info provided on Ocean Church, small groups, etc. really helped.”
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“Seeing a future that has a bright hope. Before I participated in this summit I couldn’t really envision a
future past 10 years. I didn’t want to because 9 out of 10 possibilities looked bleak. Now there is a lot
more hope.
To have a good strong network for after the summit in terms of what happens.
To inspire the 2nd gen in Bridgeport with the vision for the future.”
2nd Gen. UB Student
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“I was very inspired by the honesty of the summit. We were clear about where we are at, and what we
need to work on. A lot of good ideas were put forth.
Focus on what is practical and what we can do. We need to take action and apply what we have. Make a
strong network and keep people informed on the progress.
I want to determine to do outreach on my campus, and establish CARP activities.”
2nd Gen.
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“I was so inspired to see so many 2nd gen. and to be able to share our hearts together as Unificationists
through fulfilling the schedules. World café session is one of the best methods to break through our
realities. I gained such a hope in realizing the ideal world.
I gained such inspiration from going out to the beach. Nature played a great part of my inspiration.
I’m going to become best help or caretaker at home in witnessing along with my children.”
1st Gen. Japanese Blessed wife and witnessing leader in NY
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“Inspiration – Listening the people’s testimonies, what touched them to join the church. Seeing many 2nd
gen and some 3rd gen faces. Openness of 1st gen.
Suggestion – cannot think of any at this moment.
Contribution – participate in younger 2nd gen activities and service projects.”
2nd Gen.
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“My main inspiration during this summit was being around others in open discussion and communica-
tion. The word “family” is used very often among members but the term has been almost hollow. Seeing a
passion to bring everyone together, in the sense of a real extended family under God was truly inspiring,
and something I haven’t experienced in quite some time. It’s inspiring to see not only a commitment to
improve our movement, but improve ourselves and those around us as well. Creating an environment
where we can lift each other up is really remarkable.
The internal drive of the summit was very good. The spiritual foundation and backing of this evening was
very apparent. I almost don’t want to make logistical suggestions because there is no way to avoid
problems like that. My room was a bit crowded and it was really hard to sleep.
I think the best thing I can contribute is myself, my time. Give myself the time and put in the effort to really
discover my place and role in this faith and how I can share that with others.”
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“I am inspired by the energy and drive of this summit. I really believe that our movement is ready and
willing to make the changes needed to make the movement open to new people. Also I am hopeful that
our attitude will change. Now someone who witnesses will be the norm, not a hardcore exception. I was
also inspired by the cooperative approach of the summit. I am always more inspired to build and create
something using my unique approaches and abilities than when I follow a cookie-cutter method. I also
liked the focus of the sessions, especially the emphasis on staying on topic in the World cafes. Maybe
with that focus we can start working efficiently.
Suggestions – not sure.
Contribution – I’m going to work on CARP on my campus and reach out to more people.”
2nd Gen. from NY
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“I think what inspired me the most was Joe/Annika’s testimony. What Joe hyung was basically saying
was, you gotta care about what is beyond the bounds of your duty. You not only have to care for and love
everyone, you have to act. Do more to love, you can always do more.
I think Annika’s point about BC’s not here summarized by Miken’s “they’ll all come back” is basically
taking the word out of my mouth. If I didn’t believe they’d be back, I wouldn’t be here. If I didn’t think that
we need everyone back before we have the ability to move forward, I wouldn’t be here. Also I’d like to say
seeing Tokutade/Issei here was inspiration in itself. They didn’t have to say anything to inspire me.
Suggestion – ideas are great but as Moonies we should not be allowed to discuss ideals. From now on
summit meetings are reporting meetings.
Offering – I would like to offer everything in every direction. But as a personal niche, I’d like to one day
have a weekly podcast radio show. I’d like to save our movement from within.
In Henri Schauffler’s breakout, we talked about what is the one thing we want the world to know we are
good at. Beside the obvious answers, one thing that I realized after the session is:
In this church we have the symbolic parent-child-caretaker model of relationship. We have central figures,
mother figures, hyungs/nunas, uncles/aunts, it’s like a parent or mentor position. That’s what we have.
That’s what we are good at. As human beings, we are better than any other group of people at this
relationship. It’s in us. Yet what does the world need? What do young people need? They need love,
they need somebody to care for them, to mentor them, to listen. The world needs True Parents and they
need to feel True Parents heart through blessed families.
1st gen. might not be cool or up to date, but if they have love, no one can reject that. If they just open up
their homes, lend a hand, lend an ear, I think they can contribute in a much more direct way than they
might think.”
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“Inspired: This summit was extremely inspiring. As a 1st gen. I had questions about my children’s lack of
involvement, which is so difficult for me. The testimonies from 2nd gen not to judge but realize my
children still have a mission; just haven’t found it. I have hope for our family now. Actually conviction that
our family will be healed. Also, I think 2nd gen is becoming strong and becoming role models
themselves. About working with 2nd gen. I was “afraid” of them before but feel closer to them now.
Suggestion: a uniform system for witnessing be established which will obviously come out of this summit
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Contribution: I’m looking forward to working with 2nd gen and all brothers and sisters “as a family” The
give and take between brothers and sisters at this summit helps so much to break down barriers, to be
able t work together.
I came to the summit because I wanted to find out how we should be witnessing now, and this summit
definitely answered my question. I’m grateful to attend this summit.”
2nd Gen.
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“I realized what we as blessed central families have to be real happy families. To solve the problems
between 1st and 2nd gen, then help each other as a family. Then we can go forward together in this
nation.
In the near future many people will come to our movement. We need to make a system for education.
Japanese video center has the good example in the past. As Americans, can arrange that system to fit
this society. To keep record for each guest. Give the suggestion which way and when he/she can go
next step, etc.
I’m working as full-time worker. To offer the time is very difficult. But I can give some ideas through
experience, could send them by e-mail.
Plus as we have spirit and body, America needs to restore spirit (witnessing) and body (finance) by all
American members and people.”
1st Gen.
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“I was very inspired by most everything this whole weekend, but some things really stood out. The
testimonies were so moving that they reminded me of what our movement is all about at the core. Which
is to bring our precious brothers and sisters back to God and God’s family.
The presentations were really excellent too, learning from peoples’ success formulas. Our pool of
talented members is such a great source of think tank and heart tank that we can overcome mostly any
obstacle if we keep producing the synergies that we have together.
If we can have some more fun activities together as a family, the singing and dancing could be prolonged,
and evening entertainment could be demonstrated. For this would be how we effectively witness to
young people.
I can get involved more with the young and 2nd gen. in my region. Go to their meetings and to the
service projects and help with Sunday services.”
1st Gen.
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“Witnessing is about multiplying the love of the True Family.
CAP sounds like a good idea. Prayer is the first action step. Focus and God can work
World Café idea was innovative
Suggestions: We are still divided as the family of True Parents. Hopefully we can spend time reflecting,
learning about our True Family’s vision and direction.
Offering: Building best practices in New York. Logging educational materials that are developed in NY
area. True leadership development.“
2nd Gen from NY
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“This is a beautiful experience. What inspired me is the interaction of the 1st and 2nd gen. Yes, we have
to care for each other more but we also face the reality that each one of us have limits and own pace to
navigate. So let’s be truly compassionate and be true in our love. Let’s forgive each other and be happy
to move forward.
Beautiful, youthful spirit, I love the presence of the young generation! Thank you.”
2nd Gen.
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“Why the sleep deprivation? I know there is a lot of valuable information and conversation in a sort
amount of time, but many of us could not focus and got worn down and drowsy the second day because
of our late night prayer and early morning HDH. Not enough time for me to reflect and recharge. One
less session or a few more hours to sleep would be a good investment!
Face to face discussion among diverse members, focused on specific points, with a gracious facilitator,
speakers who have done their research. I hope that our ideas grow”
I enjoyed all the World Cafes. It’s been really great to identify what’s in myself and in the hearts of others
in answering these questions. It’s a great way to facilitate the thing in our minds and hearts into a
cohesive entity and provide an opportunity to clarify these things.

I would like to see future success stories in our own movement because we will see it, I guarantee it.
Parent-child cooperation is also a great example to share about, and I know everyone would appreciate it.
I’m willing to raise 2nd gen. to take up the mantle with our parents and finding other potential members
who share this vision we uphold to build this together.”
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“I appreciate the sincerity of all the people in the workshop. Honest and open dialogue between 1st and
2nd gen. Everyone believes in the goal and sincerely wants to find a way to help achieve it.
Having material available for people to use right away can be very good.
I would like to offer my time to support the providence. Right now I am working with CARP and also
supporting what my parents are developing in Northern Virginia.”
2nd Gen.
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“Best experience was participating in the World Café session. All questions were good, that gave me an
amazing opportunity to digest and internalize my thoughts and experiences.
Next time we can hold witnessing summit based on sharing everyone’s testimony and practice of
reaching out. Thank you very much for this.”
2nd Gen.
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“What we have to offer to the world is an introduction to True Love. To the reality of it as we can see in
our True Parents, to the practicality of it as it is laid out in the Principle. Our own efforts to live by such a
love testifies to its legitimacy.”
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“Long overdue. Too controlled through the format. If intention was to collect data on specific questions,
better to do this via professional survey company.
Better format at Café is: people at the table meet, do an icebreaker, then the group decides what they
want to talk about, with facilitator leading. This is a better way to grant greater ownership over allowing
the spirit to move.
Any numerical growth needs to be accomplished via the HDFC small groups and not through
institutionalized organizations monitored through a national headquarters.
Allow, by intentional encouragement, everyone to feel responsible to make choices about how they want
to understand their faith.
Gradually decrease the perceived role of a “national HQ” in regards to “developing faith” by empowering
blessed central families to “own their faith.”
Recurring theme expressed: We don’t know what we are representing or what we believe. Strategy is
not the key component. The key component is: how are the people currently associated with Father’s
vision “walking the spiritual path.”
There needs to be an articulation of what this new organizational effort has as its aims and purpose for
existing.
Sessions at the table too short.
Increase length of discussions.
Too much time spent on singing – it can be a distraction.
Wonderful to intermingle with parents and children together.
Some testimonies were very powerful.
Many testimonies were too long and lacked focus
Make sure you “keep the conversation going.”
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“I’m inspired by 1st gen who are really supportive of 2nd gen efforts. There are so many different
spheres that both 1st and 2nd gen alike are coming from: media, arts, science, business, etc. I was
always somewhat hopeless when it came to my contributions as a musician, but now I feel that it is
possible for me to help out, reach out.
Suggestion: more break-out sessions about specific topics: music, media, research development,
etc. There was a lot of sharing ideas, so now I would like to see actual planning.
Offering: I will try to be more optimistic and positive about sharing my religious life with people. My heart
is more open to the concept of witnessing now, so I would like to support Sheri Rueter as much as
possible.”
2nd Gen.
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“Inspiration – that 1st and 2nd gen. can finally become mentors and protégés. To see that our time has
come in America, in the eyes of our national leadership That a woman is in charge of this love-based
effort. That we can be serious, focused, have fun. I have never felt so respected or appreciated at any
other meeting within our movement, especially by 2nd gen toward 1st gen. My heart has burst open.
Suggestions: Please let’s try to make sure everyone in our movement has a chance to experience this
information and paradigm shift within our movement, even if only through local summits. Please educate
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our district director in Los Angeles about this shift in focus, so that our elder 2nd gen can move forward
with no blocks.
Perhaps we can start a summit “Google Group” to enable networking: peer-to-peer communication
Offering – I will d anything that Sheri asks me to do, at any time. I shall be her slave. (She knows my
talents and limitations) All I ask is that I be pushed to the limits of love and then pushed beyond, so my
heart will embrace anyone. I live for 2nd gen happiness.”
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“Inspiration – I was especially moved by the inter-generational aspect of the summit. Lots of power in 2
generations coming together!
Suggestion – perhaps more testimonies from 1st gen who have had success in their work/mission.
Offering – in the music panel there were ten suggestions/initiatives that I will work to help facilitate. Music
is so important to BCs and success in America.”
1st Gen.
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“Inspirations – I am filled with hope for God, True Parents, our movement, America and the world because
we’re comforting God’s heart by reaching out to His children, loving, serving, saving them, and because of
our unity and listening to each other. I feel everyone was heard.
Suggestion – break things up by committees. Sheri, I’m praying for you and you don’t have to do the
work yourself. Be the mom and unifier. Don’t forget the “little” states that need something they can plug
guests into!
Offering – together with my husband we want to empower and support our 2nd gen in Dist .4. Also I want
to be an intern coordinator for Dist. 4 and encourage all 1st gen leaders in the district to get an intern and
not work alone but pass on their expertise and experience. Pass the baton. “
1st Gen. wife of key American DD
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“Inspiration – this was my second summit. This time I was most inspired by the fact that we are now, I
feel, on the same page, working together as parents and children, brothers and sisters, really sincerely
offering our thoughts and ideas to one another without judgment or baggage.
Even though we have many more participants this time than last time, I feel our unity is stronger now than
before. For that I’m grateful to the national leadership team and for 2nd gen leaders being inspired and
taking the initiative to bring others to this effort.
I do feel we need at least one more national summit. We absolutely need to have these summits on a
local level eventually, but for now also continue to bring a unified effort on the national level. Eventually it
would be nice to have some sort of testimonies or breakthrough experiences shared in this effort.
Offering – Now on NLTP with CARP, but I’d like to develop the educational material or framework for
witnessing on a national level. I’ve had a fair amount of success I experience at y college campus in
terms of witnessing. Of course I’m trying to develop that further but I feel we can’t do it alone So I can
offer my suggestions and ideas and some experiences as well as my heart and commitment.”
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“I gained insight on True Mother’s heart behind the summit, and True Father’s perspective on providence.
I was inspired by 2nd gen who are not so connected coming on their own initiative and I know that by
doing that they gained a lot from the summit. I am inspired by some 1st gen who humbly listen and want
to do something.
I feel Sheri should really step up, give clear directions approved by Hyun Jin nim. We already have had
four great summits. Let’s harvest. The best ideas and focus and channel them into substantial and
concrete steps, game plan. Everyone should be informed and aware of the directions. Otherwise we
keep coming up with ideas but no consensus that leads to action. Also, it saddened me to sense the
Asian resentment still present among many of our Western family members. Are we willing to change
ourselves and overcome our differences? I mean, really able to do that? The individualism and lack of
teamwork/collaborative spirit I felt was too strong to ignore. If you need input and action and volunteering,
don’t hesitate to e-mail me. I put my money where my mouth is I walk the talk.
I can contribute several hours a week, flexible. I offer a willingness to learn and inherit. I can offer insight
on current CARP providence and direction.”
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“I was inspired by our family. Saturday was a beautiful day. The beach is the best place to pray. It was
such a full day between presentations and world café. Loved Ares’ talk and Dave Hunter’s.
By the Sunday World café sessions and at the end of Saturday I was out of energy. Maybe I don’t quite
have the attention span for that many questions. Some of them were very similar. But maybe that was
on purpose, so we’d get to interact with more tables of people.
I am going to talk to George and see if I can help in the young adult ministry, if they can use someone my
age! I want to see material addressing some aspect of DP and how to apply it to life for education/
witnessing purposes.”
1st Gen. NY
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“Inspiration – the questions were great. I know we can do this. We need to create an infrastructure so
when we witness we have a process, and if it is consistent, we’ll need staff to support the witnessing
outreach. And it should be duplicable. We must be able to do successful programs over and over Not
based on personality of one person but we need to know if we contact someone in another state they can
visit our movement anywhere and get the same treatment.
Suggestion – It might help if facilitators were more prepared in guiding the process.”
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“I feel inspired to study the Bible and DP to have a more firm foundation for the knowledge I need to
witness.
Hopefully everyone at the summit will be able to witness and no summit will be needed. If another
summit is needed, I really don’t know what can be said that wasn’t said at this summit.
I believe that my heart is ready to bring the word of God spoken by Rev Moon into the world. I will open
myself up like a can of tomatoes to be assembled by God’s word and to teach the word to all.”
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“I extend my appreciation to the efforts and planning for the summit. I was inspired by the staff, the
leadership, the schedule in terms of the balance of spiritual and horizontal activities. All was well planned
and gave me a lot of hope and insight from the movement today and my contributions to create the ideal
perfected goal through outreach and witnessing.
My only suggestion is that we not only create more witnessing summits in the previous locations but in all
districts including my district of Oregon! Also maybe we can have more break opportunities focused on
connecting more with each other as participants.
My actions as of now are to follow up and love God.”
2nd Gen Oregon
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“Personally I think the most important thing I went through in this summit was the passion and positive
energy. The inspiring thing was that people tried to inspire each other, get over things, and renew
themselves. I appreciated the gentle presence of leaders at our meeting.
I think throughout many meetings we’ll find better ways to continuously improve our movement will
arise. My mind and heart feel settled with the method and informative progress of these meetings.
My mother and I came together. We are both interested in Ocean Church. I’m interested also in NLTD and
CARP. I know, however, that the best way for me to help True Parents is to focus now on my
education. Everybody must focus so God’s plan functions well, like a highway with only responsible
drivers, no accidents, deaths, problems, slow traffic, that will make traffic easy and not cut us from making
an on time happy stop to completion.”
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“I was deeply moved by the testimony of Ares Meyers. The point is that anyone can come join and how
many people are contemplating suicide because they feel no one loves them.
Suggestion – the World Café points for discussion were very important and should not be discussed after
one minute of consideration. These points should be part of the summit registration packet so that people
have several days to consider them and pray about them. Make notes about each question and bring
them to the conference.
I would like to work more closely with the education department and try to help in any way that I can in
preparing witnessing materials or educational seminars.”
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“I was most inspired by the sincere heart of young people, our BC, who were at this summit. I thank you
especially for the testimony of Annika Betancourt, who so sincerely poured her heart.
Suggestion – Cannot think of anything right now.
Offering – I would like to embrace my children. To help start junior STF in my district. To create loving
Sunday School program. I would like to invest more for my small group. I am so grateful my husband
came with me for this summit. Together we would like to build loving community.”
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“My experience at this summit was great. The hearts of the people I met and saw here were so much
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long time. I never viewed myself as a “witnesser” in any way, and when I was asked to go back in
October, I said no straight away because even though I am very active in my church ministry I didn’t look
at outreach as my responsibility. I see now how wrong I am and want to share this understanding and
inspiration with all the BCs in my NJ community.
There are so many BCs there that are just on the bridge between being involved and seeing their purpose
I this movement. I really feel Ares’ testimony would touch and heal so many BCs It reminded me so
much of things I knew deep down but had forgotten. It made everything make sense. If there is any way
that the recorded testimony from Ares could be given to me so that I could show it at our NJ young adult
ministry, it would be priceless. Thank you to the people who made the organization of this summit so
smooth. It helped so much as well.”
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“Inspiration – the world café sessions, which squeezed out so many good ides from everyone. The whole
scenario of 1st gen and 2nd gen working and communicating well together in a focused way. Ares’
testimony. Jonathan Gullery’s presentation.
For future summits – bring in director of witnessing from Philippines Taiwan, Brazil or other nation in
which growth is skyrocketing, to tell us their secrets. They have different cultures, but some of their ways
may be applicable to the US.
Offering – I will set up an interactive website, with the help of 1st gen experts, that will focus on Principle-
oriented issues relevant to the personal lives of 18-35-year-olds, and that will be publicized through buzz
in MySpace, Facebook, Xanga. I will set up an evening for 2nd gen centered around Ares’ testimony
This would be inreach witnessing, especially to 2nd gen who are “distant.” The evening might be called
‘From hell to being human: One youth’s journey.’”
1st Gen from D.C.
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“I would like to know that the results of the discussions and how we can use these results to bring local
level.
I think that I myself can do witnessing. This is help for America.”
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“Inspiration: Discussing topics with 1st and 2nd gen. My view of them not listening changed. Everyone
was listening. Many have inspirational ideas and didn’t have a place to discuss and have someone listen
to them, until these summits happened. Some ideas were great. We need to work on 2nd gen outreach,
Principle shown just in life, love each other. Good PR work, booklet great. Perhaps some key points to
teach 2nd gen. on witnessing to friends; many don’t know how! Even 5 points building communities in
your area!!
I met some really awesome 1st gen here and grew even more respect for them and all they have
done. You can feel their history – hard work, passion.
Suggestions: Have some witnessing summits in the South! They’re struggling, especially small cities.
They need help. Faith is dying, 2nd gen are dying in the South. Just have more witnessing summits,
maybe later this year, fall. Also discuss progress made by what has worked on since summits now. I’ve
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Contribution: I am working with youth in Queens, NYC. I plan on reaching out to the other college
students in the area, building a youth community. I might live with a group, hopefully in the fall, so we can
live, collaborate, dream, work, even witness to our friends in my everyday life. My Cheon Il Guk lifestyle.”
2nd Gen.
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“Inspiration: This summit was very profoundly inspiring. Hope that there will be many more, and that we’ll
all be able to attend many more.
Deepest inspiration – the fact of bringing together 1st and 2nd gen, in a productive partnership. I hope we
can raise and emphasize 2nd gen as a natural adjustment, but please don’t exclude us!
Thank you so much for everyone who played a part in creating this and putting it on.
2nd gen speakers touched my heart in the deepest way.
Yes, many of our difficulties, especially with our own children, will disappear when we have our own
spiritual children to raise.
Offering: To teach young people and 1st gen. to sell DP books door-to-door and shop-to-shop for the
purpose of building numerous home church areas. Or even just for fund-raising, witnessing generally.
Suggestions: More summits. Near the water is nice. More prayer.”
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“Concerning the 2nd gen. panel and Ares’ testimony; As 1st gen. I could hear what 2nd gen were thinking
about and what they think toward 1st gen. Ares – he loved God, Jesus and True Parents without fearful
heart. This heart was we did not have. Thank you, Ares!
I will love my sons and daughters.
I will love all 2nd and 3rd gen!
I will open our house for gatherings of 2nd gen.
I will tell and report about this witnessing summit!”
1st Gen Japanese wife of National HQ NY leader
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“I loved hearing the testimonies of 1st gen who had joined at my age in the past year. It reminds me that
the church is still relevant today.
All of the talks this weekend were fantastic. Punctuating them with sessions in which we could share and
discuss our own methods for implementing these ideas helped keep me focused and involved. I wish DP
lectures were run this way.
Our method of generalizing 1st and 2nd gen isn’t very conducive to allowing new members to join. We
really need to start addressing that in the next few years. Actually it definitely creates a barrier when I
bring friends to events.
I can’t wait to get back home and use these ideas to implement AFP on campus. Most of all, I can see
now that what I’m doing isn’t hopeless or wasted time”
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Suggestion – recognize, strengthen, grow the parent-child relationship in all that we do.
What will we do? Teach and inspire our families, parents and children to be able to express, teach and be
the main points that our True Parents have given us in the pledge, the peace messages and the main
points at the Palace opening. We can do this by working in our small groups, camps and Sunday schools
to practice this to the point where we have the confidence, personal vision and conviction to share the
love that our TP have given to us. This will bring the most comfort to our God and TP’s hearts. Creating
as many moments in every day where they can be with us.”
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“There were many inspiring things in this summit, music and dancing. The fact that there were so many
young people and I was particularly inspired by Rev. Jenkins’ talk at the end, his sharing of True Mother’s
vision. He also gave some clarity to what we are supposed to be doing now, which wasn’t clear before!!
In future summits I would like to see more well thought-out PowerPoint presentations on how to witness,
something like Jonathan Gullery’s presentation on packaging. More vision casting and practical tools to
reach out to people.
I will try to develop my HDFC more. I have a couple of guests now and I will make effort see what I can
do with helping the young friends of my children.”
1st Gen. Wife of major business leader in NY
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“Inspiration: The thing that inspired me the most was that everyone now genuinely comes about
spreading the love that God and TP have given to everyone in America, and this world. It almost feels
like when were on the same page, united in vision. Now it’s about coordinating our efforts, really working
together. It finally feels like our movement can grow out of the infancy that we were stuck in for so long.
Suggestions: The HDH was much better the second morning because it was more ___
Offering: I will continue to serve God in all that I do, to make the gift that God and TP have given me that
more precious. I will also make the primary goal of my college experience to serve my campus. God has
placed me there for a reason. I might not be able to witness to everyone, but I can love them. When they
can feel that love from me, that’s the time I can direct to my source.”
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“Inspiration: God’s unconditional love. Testimonies. Music. Sharing of heart.
Suggestions: A witnessing spearhead is needed in each district. As Rev. Jenkins pointed out,
tremendous sacrificial focus of commitment. Needs the person, the resources. A seasoned 2nd gen
leader with witnessing experience – plus then committed young ones and middle age FIT. (Full-time
dedication; otherwise will become unfocused)
An internet portal (not familyfed.org) that is the doorway for any interested American to check, enter a
doorway (service, interfaith, family, God).
Summary of beliefs, contact info. If a person is looking for “God” a Google should lead them to a portal
page of teachings and a study course.
National witnessing tithe – above and beyond the 10% church tithe. All BCF – informed, instructed,
directed – witnessing is it. If you’re weak, tracks to grow and gain the ___ of faith and belief. If cool,
training. If hot, plug in and do it.”

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“I was inspired by the deep concern and honest desire of the 1st gen to hear what I had to say. Many
questions I felt like I didn’t have the life experience or background to give a meaningful answer but the 1st
gen. really encouraged me to think deeply and share something I was also inspired by Ares Meyer. I
want to find a desire like he has and the confidence.
Suggestions: instead of so many joy breaks, have open mike performances. There are so many talented
musicians and singers that want to be heard and when they perform in places like this they can be
recognized and actually used in future events and make a difference and find fulfillment in giving.
Offer: spread the word about this summit to others and continue in my witnessing efforts with a new-
found desire and inspiration.”
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“Inspiration: Openness to listen to new ideas and input from everyone. Inspired that HQs is finally behind
this with manpower and a budget. Inspired with 1st and 2nd gen working together and that we are
transferring leadership to 2nd gen.
Suggestions: More of the same with more free time for reflection and prayer. The schedule was a little
too full. Don’t assume that it’s okay to put people 4 in a room. Ask first. Plan the meals better. Please
send out the ideas that were shared here and how they will be implemented!
Offering: I’ll continue to be focused on the small group as an important part of the overall effort of
witnessing. Will give open and honest feedback to leadership.”
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“It was very different from past things I have experienced. There were a lot of good ideas given and
made me realize how everyone is here for God and to help His providence is moving.
Is there a way to see a result of what was gained from World Café? I worry how many great things are
raised, but at many times can be forgotten in time.
I d not know how I can support nationally, but locally I would like to support my younger 2nd gen who are
working their best in whatever they are working on. I would like to get more 2nd gen who are not as
active to become m ore active.”
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“My inspiration was to take personal responsibility in my relationship with God and True Parents, to do
one-to one witnessing as a lifestyle as a CARP student on campus. With this heart and purpose, my
family and BC community will inevitably be liberated as part of this process.
I would suggest having more testimonies by newly blessed 1st gen.
I will share what I gained from this summit with my family.”
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“I haven’t been to enough workshops, summits or gatherings in my life and I regret it. I always was too
busy and this year I am putting these important experiences first. I’ve been inspired beyond belief and
expectation here. I feel so much closer to brothers and sisters that I’ve met once as well as the ones I
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Suggestions: Honestly, I couldn’t change a thing. Please keep the discussion ideas a “to do/always
have” aspect of these gatherings.
Offering: Because of the real heart and effort and feeling put into this particular summit, I feel like I have
more to say about our movement. I can see the reality the church is trying to show and I feel like I can
think of more to share with coworkers, classmates, and even extended family.
I love coming to gatherings. I feel like I’m at a family reunion, seeing family I’ve never met and family I’ve
known forever.”
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“I was inspired by everyone’s desire and motivation to move this forward. We all have a want to testify to
the world the truth which we have been keeping to ourselves for too long. Everyone was so sincere, and I
was really impressed by the 2nd gen and their maturity and readiness to take ownership.
Suggestion would be to definitely have more witnessing summits. Let more people know about them.
We need to spread the word and start a revolution because God and True Parents have a dream for
humanity. We are the only ones who can make it come true. Maybe we an do a game that’s really
exciting and the 1st and 2nd gen can bond and we can understand each other better. That might help us
realize what we need to do to solve problems in our own family.
I can unite my mind and body and start trying to witness to my friends. I need to get rid of concepts and
not see myself through people’s eyes. But trough God’s eyes. Also, I can be more welcoming to the
guests at church and at hoon dok church. That’s something I really need to work on. Change starts from
inside ourselves.”
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“Seeing inspired 2nd gen emerging with the respect and love and support from our national leadership.
The unity of the 2nd gen leadership with 1st gen. leadership is principles and powerful!
Because of the success of these summits, I do believe more should take place. They can really help to
transform the relations between 1st and 2nd gen. Therefore, we need to find a way to market the
witnessing summits. It is hard to get people to come. Everyone who came should be asked to get 2
people to the next summit.
I can help by focusing my state on growth. This is a big change of direction. Therefore, I want to work
closely with national leadership and then closely with my state leadership step by step to make this
change.”
1st Gen Boston Family Church Pastor
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“I was most inspired by the possibility that there will be change, improvement and growth. Cooperation
between generations. Creating a better image for our movement.
Contribution – willingness to try new approaches to witnessing.”
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“Inspiration: the sense of family really touched me. That is the mainstream of our life of faith. A true love
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ing for the family feeling of love. We can provide it. As Rev. Jenkins said, we aren’t converting people’s
faith, just their lineage.
Suggestion: Multiply the vision of Ocean Challenge across the campus of America. CARP and Ocean
Church/Ocean Challenge should unite as a great way to witness to young people. I offer Ocean
Challenge of Maine as a model of success. Let us revive Father’s original vision to reach young people
trough Ocean Church/Ocean Challenge.”
1st Gen. Leader from Maine
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“Inspiring: Witnessing testimonies from the three young people, especially Karyn’s testimony from
Wisconsin. The testimonies teach us that the same fundamental truth and love reach people’s hearts.
Just to see the young people believing in true love.
Offering: I want to tape and broadcast our young people’s testimony to their discovery of God’s love and
the love they discovered as couples.
Suggestion: Dramatize the Principle. Tell the story through song. Acting and dialogue. Present the
Principle with drama and emotion Study Frank Capra’s movies.”
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“I just have to say that this is the very first time in my life I am able to see our future as a movement. I can
really see providential change coming through it. We were finally able to realize the importance of heart.
The importance of collaboration, teamwork. I wanted this to happen all my life.
I wanted 1st gen to never forget anyone in our movement. I’m grateful to see that everyone will make it a
point to use the “uncle and aunt” system. This system will really help many generations to come.
I love Heavenly Father. I love this family and I never want anyone to feel that they are not a part of
heavenly Father’s family.
Thank you so much for having this summit. The 8 in 2008 means new beginnings. This is very much a
new beginning for Heavenly Father’s providence.”
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“I’m inspired to be a better person, kind of a cliché but I really want to always learn something new. I
don’t want to waste my life away.
My suggestions are for the church. I myself am not a devout follower. I definitely struggle with the
movement. I don’t like saying struggle, though, because that makes the church seem to be higher. In
general I’m not a follower of any religion. I believe I have my own ideas and my own morals and religion
should be considered a guideline or something, just to keep on eon track of their own personal beliefs.
You have to understand this before you hear my suggestions.
The presentation of the church is completely wrong. Our focus is too much on True Parents. Yes, they
are great for having created the movement and for living as perfect a life as possible, but that doesn’t
make them the center of our church. We need to focus more on what they preach. Our devotion to them
is what I believe the purpose to not only driving away people we witness to but also our own members
such as myself. I don’t believe in True Father as a God. Definitely a great man but nothing more. I say
we rid the church of the old traditions of bowing to True Parents. We must adapt[p to the new age. Not
___ change our beliefs but get rid of our tradition and pride. We must now focus on teaching beliefs, not
teaching about True Parents.
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My offering is to lead by example. As of now that’s all I can do. I can’t witness to the church because I
ma not fully devoted to it. Get rid of the family pledge, at least in service.”
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The witnessing summit was very moving and inspiring. The World Café was very innovative. It was a
very interesting way to integrate the views of both 1st and 2nd gen. I believe through these strategies it
will truly unite all generations and differences amongst everyone in this church. This being my first
summit, I had a spiritual and connecting experience with those around me. I’ve grown mentally in just 2
days. I’ve grown spiritually and am beginning to understand our church and its missions. I am looking
forward to the next summit or church event so I can build a stronger relationship with God.
Improvements – offer more activities to attract more 2nd gen. Have activities in which 1st gen can learn
and adapt to the ways of 2nd gen culture. Allow 2nd gen to take up more control and responsibilities
(coordinating).”
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“Most inspired things: I feel we need more witnessing tools that we (all of us, any of us) can use to
approach people.
It is good to have clear strategies. I was shocked to realize that we didn’t have one. About learning from
other churches: I felt we need to know how they got where they are from the level that we are now. I
think we can learn more from that than what they have now.
I wanted to hear reports from the World Café.
I shot almost all the speeches from this summit. I can make DVDs.
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