This morning, I got up and went straight to a very excellent Doug Field’s workshop that re-ignited all of my passions for youth ministry all over again. Lots of great, funny pictures, practical advice, and tools. The rest of the day brought a lot of fun with a great concert from Audio Adrenaline, in which I got to help Mark, the lead singer, along with one of his songs (he pointed the microphone in my face). We adjusted well to the worship led by the more contemplative, ethereal music of Something Like Silas. They are a tight band with what appears to be real hearts for ministry and worship. I even got to attend a seminar by one of my favorite all-time resourcers for youth ministry, Jonathan McKee, titled “Reaching the Unchurched Teenager”.
The evening ended with a concert from Chris Tomlin and Steven Curtis Chapman. I went for the Chris part of the show; we were joking around calling him “Christ Omlin” before it all got started. After the evening, we were all amazed at how full of God we felt after the show. I love to worship with him; what an incredible anointing he has for leading others in worship. WOW! I’m gonna recommend YS to bring him back again next year as one of the convention worship leaders. I missed him this year.
Of course, I am leaving a lot of other fun stuff out. Hanging out with youth workers is ALWAYS an experience in itself. I can’t tell you how many times we were all in tears from laughing at dinner conversations or late-night talks before we lay down for the night. There was also the ministry talk – sharing about our dreams and hopes for future ministry. Deanna and I were so happy that Dan and Amy were able to come along this year. We hope they – and some more of our volunteer team – are able to make it again next year.
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