His parents and friends wondered if he might instead be more effective in youth ministry in the United States, but considering the home church "well-fed", he felt that international missions should take precedence.
他的父母和朋友认为他如果留在美国从事青少年事工会更有果效，但考虑到国内教会“吃得过饱”，他认为，应国际宣教放在优先地位。