ChurchPlanters.com Thoughts

Well the conference is over.  It has been a long time since I have been this tired.  In the last three days I preached twice, participated in two podcasts, taught two breakout sessions, and said a few words at the blogger breakout.

I am way to out of shape for that.

Today was awesome.  I got to hear Dave Ferguson for the first time, got to do a podcast with him, and talk to him one on one for a few moments.  I was very impressed by him.  He is the real deal.  He might be on of the most approachable “big time” pastors I have ever met.  Very humble.  I was really drawn to him.  He got my staff FIRED up about multi-site church.  Of course we have had that in our vision for a while but it pumped me up about doing it sooner rather then later.  I was just really really impressed by him.  I was also impressed that in his session he talked about a failed attempt at going multi-site.  How freaking refreshing to hear someone admit they did something and it didn’t work.  I am praying that God allows our paths to cross again.

I did my breakout again and they were sitting in the hall again.  If you know me, you know I don’t hold anything back and this was no exception.  I shared my passion and I loved it.  There were some uncomfortable people there in the room and one guy walked out but so many people seemed to click with what I said.  I was honored that Shawn allowed me to teach and I hope it was what he expected.

After lunch Perry did a breakout and a main session and it was typical Perry.  He told it flat out like it was and pulled no punches.  God has allowed me to be around him a lot so I know how he is and what he is going to say and I LOVE IT.  While I enjoyed hearing him teach I had as much fun watching those around me that were hearing him for the first time.  There were some shocked people to say the least.  IF YOU ARE A PASTOR OF ANY TYPE OF CHURCH YOU MUST PURCHASE HIS BREAKOUT SESSION!!!!  The thing was one of the best talks I have ever heard in my life.  He talked about the 5 things every leader must admit.  GREAT stuff.

I don’t do a lot of conferences.  I am way to ADD  but I am so glad we took time to attend this one.  It was nice to get away and get recharged for what God has called us to do.