I got invited from Shawn Lovejoy to attend a round table thingy put on by Lifeway today to see how Lifeway could better serve more modern style churches. I haven’t been in a Lifeway in probably two years but I love Shawn so I agreed. There were about 10 of us invited and it was a good group of guys.

I am glad I went.

I forgot how important and how much networking is needed. It is so easy to forget there are guys out there doing the same things you are. It was refreshing to be in a room with a few others guys who were doing church in the same vein as we are.

The guys in attendance were:
Brian Bloye from West Ridge - This is our momma church so I always like to hang with the boss. Plus he makes me laugh.
Tony McCollum from Mill Creek Church - One of my best friends in the world
Jeff Murphy from Big Sky Church
Mike Lukaszewski from Oak Leaf Church
Jim Carpenter from Compass Church - Met for the first time. I liked him a lot.
Steve (can’t remember the dude’s last name) from Stonecreek Church - Met for the first time
Ritchie Miller - Avalon Church - Met for the first time - running 1500 in about 5 years!
Shawn Lovejoy - Mountain Lake Church
I think I am missing someone but I’m not sure.

It was a nice break from the typical week. I left there encouraged and excited to be reminded others are as crazy as we are for planting churches!

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