Egham Boiler Room

On Monday night we had the privilege of having Nata and Marissa from the Kansas City Boiler Room come and join us for the afternoon and be part of our Monday night meal. They are leaders at the KC Boiler Room and were part of the group who started the Boiler Room community there and also are the people who came up with the transit course.

I really enjoyed the opportunity to talk to Nate about some of the challenges they had faced and how they had grown community. How had people got involved? How had the house come together? How did the community deepen friendships? What were there prayer rhythms? What did mission look like in the community? It was great to draw on his wisdom and experience.

In the evening he and Marissa shared a little of there story and about day-to-day life of the KC Boiler Room. It was great to hear their stories; stories of God’s faithfulness, God provision, good friendships and the self appointed security guard, Terry.

I think the things that struck me most was when they talked about how the life of the community is primarily built on friendships, not on programs. The programs and structures come and go but the friendships remain. I was also struck by how naturally this seemed to have come about. I’m sure they have worked hard to achieve various things and to see it develop and the people discipled, but the core seems to have come together naturally over time.

I guess i may well write some more reflections as different thoughts settle. Please do add your own comments on your reflections on Nate and Marissa’s visit.