Again, much more out there than I could post right now, dear reader. Check childrensministryonline.com and Kenny will have everything in detail now. I will probably go back through my notes this weekend and write more about it. Until then, here are a few things I learned:

Jeff Manion, author of The Land Between really was a nice surprise. There is lesson learned from the Israelites and their time between Egypt and the promised land. It was ironic that one of the volunteer leaders asked that I pickup a copy just as they announced he was signing copies. I tried to get a signed copy but the bookstore ran out.

The storytelling session with Jeffrey Reed was just great. I will be stealing everything and giving him credit when I lead a workshop for our volunteers on how be a great storyteller.

I think everyone involved with family ministry should hear Jim Wideman speak. I love his honesty.

I really want to be intentional about building some relationships beyond 140 characters. I think it’s time for me to move beyond fanboy admiration and into an active collaborator. Be ready when I come knocking. I still have much to learn.