MinistryCOM 2008 - A Wrapup

Conferences and trade shows are a great tool for anyone in ministry, because of the way they can recalibrate your "reality meter." I get a much more clear view of "my world"... by getting away, interacting with peers, and getting a broad overview of the field on a more national level. 

MinistryCOM 2008 was, for me, a home run.  Outstanding keynote speakers.  Not a single one that didn't hit it out of the park.  I enjoyed serving on the production team, led with skill by Mark Bennardo.  It was great to reconnect with Dawn Nicole Baldwin, and to meet and spend some time with Mike Foster, Jon Acuff and Scott Hodge.  The breakouts I attended were very strong.  Ann Jackson nailed a bunch of people in the room, and you should pre-order her book "Mad Church Disease" today.

It was also just really great to connect in real life with folks who I have known online, or maybe just known their names, and to reconnect with folks I've met in the past.  And, I want to thank Michael Buckingham and Jeff Wilson for being so supportive.  I count you guys as friends. 

Thanks also to Terrell Saunders, for having the vision, and taking the risk in producing a great event.  Your reward is well secured, Terrell.  Thanks, and see you in Chicago in 2009!