Here we are, yesterday, on the way in to the arena.

From left to right:

Jim Brese (Director of Attract), Pastor Chuck, Tim-Eyes-Above-the-Sign-Hartnett (Ministry Operations Manager), Dick McKie (Director of Serve), Mary Lou Hartnett (Director of Care), Jason Christ (Director of Student Ministries) and Sue Steege (Director of Transformation).

The Friday speakers were great. I especially loved Dave Ramsey, a financial guy who’s talk was really on leadership of teams and groups (aweseome stuff)–and he also threw in some very calming conversation about the economy right now. And Matt Chandler. The closing talk from Andy Stanley was great (until we had to leave). One quote he has hanging in his office:

“If we want to reach people no one else is reaching , we’re going to have to do things no one else is doing.”-Craig Groeschel.

We’re also trying to think of ways to share what we’ve learned and to thank our wonderful congregation for sending us to the conference. The recharge is so gratefully accepted. We love serving God and serving you in this place.