Wow- it's been a long time since I posted anything. Sorry. We rolled out of Christmas straight into preparing for our C3 Conference. I will be back in the game tomorrow. In the mean time, I got a quick question for you:
What's been the most beneficial conference you have been to, and why?
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Hey man...
Best conference I've been to is probably the ARC conference last year in Birmingham, AL @ Church of the Highlands. It was nice to be able to have a ton of pastors and worship pastors from all different churches available in the workshops and just walking around. Aside from all the talk about systems and strategies, it was really powerful. I felt like I had an experience with God while I was there. Really cool.
Posted by: Brandon Cotten | January 24, 2009 at 04:58 PM
C3 in 2007. I had been fighting with God over His call on my life for years. I woke up in the hotel room at 2am after the first 2 days of the conference and my wife and I tearfully and prayerfully surrendered to the call. Every speaker seemed to be talking directly to us. I have now completed one semester at Liberty University on my path to becoming a Senior Pastor one day. Am loving my current ministry career as a Media Director and you guys are a huge inspiration in that department too.
I know it is hard work to turn out an event at the church, but you guys are enabling cause and effects by staying the course. Thank you, and may God continue to bless Fellowship.
Posted by: Paul Sinar | January 16, 2009 at 09:00 AM
I would have to say, the XL youth ministry summit hosted by Group Publishing. It was 25 youth pastors with student ministries larger than 300. No real agenda, just conversation and a great time of spiritual assesment.
Posted by: getvision | January 16, 2009 at 08:54 AM
Going to re:create two years ago rocked my world and helped reshape my view of the arts. The ongoing relationships which began there have been the most beneficial part of my time there.
Posted by: Chris | January 15, 2009 at 09:14 PM
Welcome back!
Hmmm.... I'm having a hard time coming up with the most beneficial one I've been to...........
Posted by: Brandon Teer | January 15, 2009 at 09:08 PM
I won't say the name, and I hope it doesn't sound cynical, but it was a conference that made me realize there are some serious issues in the church (it was a revelation to me - although we all know we all have issues!)
It inspired me to pursue God's unique song in my life, to stray far away from a copy-cat culture...to embrace differences and carry burdens...only because the conference was the exact OPPOSITE of that.
Also...The Summit in 2005 helped me define my Holy Discontent...it was a challenge that has shaped my ministry and my life...
Posted by: Anne Jackson | January 15, 2009 at 04:33 PM