Video Interview with Mr. Richard Curtis

I have so enjoyed every interview we have had in the class. This past Tuesday the video interview with Rowan Atkinson truly ministered to me as well.

Rowan Atkinson is a comedy writer. One of his success is the Mr. Bean clips. He says: “Comedy brings relief to people.”

He talked about how traveling with his parents, as a young boy, opened his eyes to severe poverty in other countries. When asked what from the Bible inspired him to do what he does. He replied by saying, “The Sermon On The Amount is what I live by. It is powerful.”

The following are notes I made through out the interview:

Mr. Atkinson: Give people a change to fix things themselves.

When leading others...”Everybody need to know what you are trying to achieve. They need to know you are all going in the same direction. Don’t judge people of their past.”

Host: How do you resolve conflict?

Mr. Atkins: I just step back and evaluate the situation. The key is to keep your cool and do your home work.

Just because things go wrong it doesn’t always mean it is a disaster. Don’t panic and don’t get emotional. Just because something is a failure doesn’t mean it will not bring success down the road.

Host: Some may say that you can do anything you want with all the money you have. However, churches don’t have that kind of money and it’s hard to do things.

Mr. Atkinson: Make do with what you’ve got. Nobody ever thinks they have enough money to do what they want.

Just because we don’t have the money to do the BIG things doesn’t mean can’t we can’t do nothing!

People all have a name, a story, a back ground and a future. They are looking for an opportunity to do things that help others.

If I pray for people at night I must be willing to do something for them the next day.

In the past several years Mr. Atkinson has worked hard raising money to feed the poor in Africa and India. His campaign has raised thousands maybe millions of dollars to feed many.

The United Kingdom now has what is called, ‘Red Nose Day’. A day set aside for raising money for Africa. On this day every one purchases a red nose which cost only a pound, which in US currency is around $2. Along with wearing their red nose many business and individuals do other fun things throughout the day to raise money.

Host: What advice would you give the church?

Mr. Atkinson: People shouldn’t die when I have so much to give.

There can’t be to much the church can do. If we want to hold the enthusiasm, the excitement of those in the church we have to keep reaching out and doing for others.

Host: Have you thought of others things you could do?

Mr. Atkinson: I only do one thing well. But I’ll ruthlessly do that one thing to rectify the injustice.

I found it amazing that Mr Atkinson is doing so much to make a difference in the world, yet he has not figured out his faith. I pray for this man that through all he is doing that he will have a revelation of Jesus that will truly change his personal life for all eternity.