Itinerant Workers’ Community Visits in 2015 

Rev. Hiroshi Inose receiving a certificate from True Mother for his new role as new Itinerant Worker

On March 6, 2015 at the 2015 Cheon Il Guk Leaders’ Assembly, True Mother announced the appointment of Rev. Hiroshi Inose, Rev. Richard Buessing, and Rev. Larry Krishnek as Cheon Il Guk Special Itinerant Workers to America. Their unique role is to provide support, guidance and fellowship to Unificationists nationwide. The following is each of the Itinerant Workers’ year in review:

Rev. Hiroshi Inose

Rev. Inose giving a presentation about the providential significance of Tribal Messiahship

Throughout the course of the year, Rev. Inose and his wife, Mrs. Hatsune Inose, visited 23 local communities in the USA for lectures, meeting, forums, workshops, outreach activities and Sunday services. Rev. Inose’s talks focused on providential matters including the significance of True Parents, life after Foundation Day, and the meaning of Tribal Messiahship. 

Rev. Inose at a dinner meeting with the Alabama Family Church council members

“My objectives as Itinerant Worker in 2015 were to understand the heart and circumstances of families, who are key to resolving all national issues; convey the indescribable heart of God and True Parents; convey the value of True Parents clearly; and share the Cheon Il Guk scriptures,” said Rev. Inose.

Rev. Inose giving sharing a lecture with Japanese Unificationists

Rev. Inose often came prepared with PowerPoint presentations to accompany his messages, which he shared with sincerity. He spoke freely about concerns and challenges in the Unification movement, and also took the time to listen to comments and answer questions. 

Rev. Inose offered meetings both in English and Japanese. His work touches hundreds of Unificationists over the course of the year.

A luncheon meeting with Rev. and Mrs. Kasbow and Kodan sisters

Rev. Richard Buessing

Rev. and Mrs. Buessing visited families along the East Coast.

Rev. Richard Buessing’s 2015 visits took him all along the East Coast, from Florida to Maine, and occasionally out West. His focus in his role as Itinerant Worker has been to visit families one at a time and get to know their stories.

Rev. Buessing’s meetings often took the form of discussions and brainstorming in matters such as Tribal Messiahship, parenting, relationships and family. He also took special care of Unificationists struggling in their health or otherwise by lending a hand, sharing a meal or simply spending time with them.

Rev. Buessing and his wife, Marjorie Buessing, met people in their everyday environments, such as their homes and businesses, and were present for the ups and downs in their lives, from births to illness, to birthdays and anniversaries. 

Rev. and Mrs. Buessing with Pastor Andrew Love of the New Hope Family Church in Maryland

Rev. Buessing visited local pastors as well. Together they prayed, talked about the Divine Principle and touched base regarding their ministry work.

While visiting familes, the Buessings were able to discuss matters such as the Marriage Blessing with parents of young adults, discover what methods worked for encouraging family togetherness, and exchange ideas with young parents on how to best raise children. 

Throughout the year Rev. Buessing has made strong connections with hundreds of Unificationists, and commits to keeping in touch and growing these relationships as he continues his work. 

Rev. Larry Krishnek

Rev. Larry Krishnek giving a Sunday message at the Chicago Family Church

Rev. Larry Krishnek’s 2015 visits took him up and down the West Coast. Throughout the year he visited communities, pastors and families in Colorado, New Mexico, Washington and California, speaking to individuals about their family situations, best practices in ministry, and concerns about the future. His main focus was to make heart-to-heart connections, and he was particularly interested in learning about local trends in young people receiving the Marriage Blessing and the engagement levels of Unificationists of all ages in their communities. 

His conversations gave him insight into what kind of ministry work most inspired each community. Some focused highly on interfaith work or Tribal Messiah development while others were most passionate about their music ministry. In reviewing the lives he had the opportunity to touch, Rev. Krishnek had a unique glipse into the motivations that drive Unificationists nationwide to continue working at God’s providence.

Rev. Krishnek on a hike in Sedona, Arizona

Rev. Krishnek regularly joined Unificationists in recreational activities such as hiking, and also helped organize legs of the Peace Road in the Northwest. In Seattle, he and a group of local Unificationists visit the Holy Ground at Seward Park each month to pray, sing and share testimonies.

“Those of us who have been regular participants have developed a wonderful bond and plan to continue meeting at Holy Ground with True Parents and each other in the years ahead,” he said.

In Denver. Rev. Krishnek was invited to deliver a Sunday message, which he titled, “Our Opportunity.” He spoke about the preparations made by God and True Parents for us to be successful as citizens of Cheon Il Guk.

In Rev. Krishnek’s meetings, Unificationists shared with him about their histories and circumstances, which included living with cancer, raising children with special needs or having an ascended spouse. One man said he appreciated being able to share how he felt, brother to brother, as Rev. Krishnek practiced simply listening to people’s stories. Others took their discussions as opportunities to brainstorm new ways to help the broader community, which has led to ideas on how to spread the Blessing movement and offer family education.

Rev. Krishnek passing along the Peace Road flag in Vancouver

The Cheon Il Guk Itinerant Workers gained much insight and hope in our movement in 2015 and plan to continue to get to know Unificationists around the country and follow up with the relationships they’ve made.

The Itinerant Workers at the Cham Bumo Gyeong dedication banquet in Korea