Conspire 2008 Highlights

I am completely overwhelmed by all that God did last week while we were together at Conspire. Our team knew from the very beginning that God was up to something – that His plans were bigger than we could imagine or dream. It felt like together we were creating a new movement in children’s ministry – a movement that says – The days of ministering to children alone are over, a new day has come – a day in which we reach children and families with innovative ways that are created as we collaborate and work together. I’m interested in that movement!

Here are some of the highlights for me:

Session 1: I just loved Christine’s honesty and powerful reminder to erase our fears!

Session 2: I really connected with David and Jon’s powerful worship as they encouraged us to stay connected to the vine.

Session 3: How exciting to imagine a new way for reaching families – I appreciated Kurt, John and Pat’s honesty as they explained what they had been learning.

Session 4: What a treat to hear from Glen, Rick and Aaron all in one session. I had goose bumps the entire time Glen was talking about his faith story.

The highlight of Conspire for me personally was the Point Leader Summit on Thursday.
Our team had hoped that 200 Children’s Directors would attend who  could be built into and trained in advanced skill development. We were shocked to find out that 300 Children’s Directors had actually attended and that we had maxed out the room! What a privilege it was for me to watch as so many directors spoke encouragement to each other and shared learnings from their own experiences.  I had the opportunity to pray over many leaders who were feeling tired and uninspired, and I had the joy of watching those same leaders walk out of the room with a new bounce and joy in their step.

And finally – Friday! What a great day!

Session 5: David Stall and the Promiseland team brought us great inspiration around the idea of owning your burden and loving one another. Very powerful!

Session 6: What a joy to hear Phil Vischer’s story – I don’t think there was a dry eye in the room when Phil talked about Thomas’ story.

Those are my thoughts – please continue to share with us your experience!

Amy Dolan


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Comments

[Jill Nelson]

The conference was such a blessing for me and my team! It was great to watch two "first timers" as they took in the facility, the speakers, the fellow children's workers... everything! This year I returned home excited and ready to keep ministering to the kids in my church. I felt like I came away with so many do-able ideas. Our church will be forever changed!

[Bear]

I cdn't agree more. Awesome conference! It was great to hear you and Christine say that I was the "right person to be there" and that "God intended for me to be there."

I came away w/ a great clarity and peace - largely to do "less."

I'm blogging about it at booples.blogspot.com

Thanks and God bless!