Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Not Just Another Conference

Im not a big conference fan. Last year i did get to a one day one that started an amazing journey for me and our Midpark team. It was with Reggie McNeil. Since then we have implemented tactics and developed a mindset that is both terrifying and exciting all at the same time. We felt we couldn't just keep it to ourselves or stop at the 'check box' of attending yet another conference. So here is what we've come up with. Hope you can make it!


Gen-3: A Cross Generational Conference Addressing The Future of Church

Day 1: Crossing the Chasm of Leadership
Day 2: Celebrating Full Engagement of All Believers
Day 3: Challenging the Process-Preserving the Core

Church leadership, engagement of Congregants, and church methodologies are in the throes of serious change. Having been involved in churches of all sizes, extensive international travel, and now Lead Pastor of a local congregation for the past five years, I'm realizing that a conversation needs to take place. A conversation on a clear strategy of passing on the critical roles of leadership to an emerging generation. A conversation about intentionally celebrating and engaging believers in areas once reserved for 'paid' pros. A conversation around the adoption of creative methodologies for 'how we do 'church' while at the same time preserving the core.

For the first time, Midpark is hosting a seminar to talk about these three critical pieces of ministry. It will be a time where, in a safe and intimate environment, we can talk about areas that are close to church leadership. The goal is to leave with ideas on how we can implement successful succession, remove the obstacles for greater ministry involvement, and develop creative approaches to church structures. The short notes; taking the lead by giving the lead and building structures that best reflect the future in place of the past.

Because everyone in the room has a similar agenda, we'll be able to focus really closely on how the new perceptions and changes in our world are going to impact ministry going forward.

The day is created with , experienced leaders, emerging leaders and interested believers in mind. I believe now more than ever that ministry has a significant impact, that it can change hearts and minds and that truly biblical models can be established to accomplish the ultimate mission...'God is not willing that any should perish but all come to an everlasting knowledge of Him' 2 Peter 3:9.

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