On Thursday, I presented on the characteristics of effective church planters and asked what unique competencies were needed for missionaries in Western Europe. This led to some fascinating conversation.
It was good to finish up and head back from Barcelona. (I am writing this in the airport without a spell checker so please ignore any typos!)
Make sure you visit TellEurope.Org and learn more about what these church planters and missionaries are doing in Western Europe. I brought several innovative pastors with me and I think this will lead to some positive partnerships for the future.
If you have not already registered for the Exponential Conference (the National New Church Conference), be sure to do so this week. The Early Bird rate ends Feb. 15th.
If you don't already know, this is the largest church planting gathering in the U.S. each year. Here are some quick facts:
1. 12 Pre-conferences (including one that I lead for movement leaders wishing to connect for best practices).
2. Over 40 national speakers including keynoters Tim Keller, Andy Stanley, Steve Andrews, Dave Ferguson, Alan Hirsch, and myself.
3. 7 main tracks
Go to www.exponentialconference.com for more information.