From the August 19-22nd, 2010 the BBM Headquarters was deserted as it's staff descent Fraser's Hill for the first ever BB Asia Full Time Workers Conference. The day before, the BB Asia Secretariat was officially opened at Menara Methodist (where BBM HQ used to be based on the same floor by the way).
The purpose of this Conference was to strengthen ties between the BB Asia countries, to share knowledge and resources as well as to equip ourselves further in the Advancement of Christ Kingdom.
I have to admit, most of us were dragging our feet to this conference. There was just too much work to do on this period. But I've been to Fraser's before and really missed the place for its awesome climate and food.. so there was some personal incentive for me. It was also high time to build bridges with BB Full Time Workers from other countries. Countries represented were Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia and of course - Malaysia.
The programme was dominated by sessions of workshops. The first was lead by Mr Lawrence Tay who talked about BB Asia's formation, history and Purpose. We also had an invited speaker all the way from Glasgow, Mr Eric Woodburn, who was also the Secretary of the World Conference - the body
which BB was the founding member. He talked about works in Africa and the situation faced by the BB in UK.
On the second day was lead by Mr. Timothy Tan, who is a Trainer/Consultant by profession and was the former Captain of 2nd Penang Company BB. His session focused on personality issues, with the take away point that to change and improve, one needs to focus on attitude.
Mr Francis Chiong, the second BB Asia Executive Secretary also lead several session - but was getting mainly at how to share resources among BB Asia.
Well, it would've been a really dull conference if weren't for the fellowship and food. Fraser's Methodist Bungalow never fails to disappoint. Instead, throwing in a few surprises in meal varieties.
Apart from the sessions and food, we made a familiar trip to Jeriau Falls - the only other excitement in Fraser's apart from the town itself.
