In case you are interested... here is my week in sunny Orlando.
I am flying down to Orlando in a couple of hours for some speaking, meetings, and some time with my youngest daugther, Kaitlyn.
Here's what's up:
Wednesday Morning
I will be heading to ICRS (International Christian Retail Show) in the morning, which used to be called CBA (Christian Booksellers Association), but basically is a shrine to all things commercial related to Christianity and Christian bookstores. I will be Twittering and it might get me in trouble.
Wednesday Lunch
I will be lunching with Joel Hunter (from Northland Church, and president of the Christian Coalition for a couple of hours) and Steve Childers (prof. at Reformed Seminary in Orlando and all around Jesusy guy).
Wednesday Afternoon through Friday noon
I will be teaching my doctoral students. My syllabus is here. I will teach them till Friday noon.
Thursday Morning
Steve Sjogren, of Servant Evangelism fame and founder of the Cincinnati Vineyard will guest lecture for me. Steve and I will then go to lunch with his staff.
Friday Morning
After breakfast with the staff of Crosspointe Orlando, Chan Kilgore (the pastor) will come and guest lecture in my class.
Friday Afternoon
Disney World with Kaityln.
Saturday Morning
Disney world with Kaityln.
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning
Preaching at Church at the Springs in Ocala (Ron Sylvia is the pastor). I will be preaching Saturday night and Sunday morning for 4 (count 'em, 4) services.
Ron says I should eat my Wheaties. Indeed.
Sunday Afternoon
Flying to Albuquerque and then up to Glorieta for the next week-- teaching and finishing my book!
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07/15/08 @ 2:16 PM
Ed,
I'm really praying for your Thursday class now! Steve (Sjogren) has a way of encouraging the heck out of people. I know from personal experience...
Looking forward to hearing more about your week in Orlando.
Camey
07/15/08 @ 2:42 PM
Ed,
I was in your workshop today at the NACBA - really a great job. On the topic of disciplemaking, my church was involved in the mid 90s with TNET International, Bill Hull, and the E Free church. Their process of disciplemaking was very good, and had a big impact on our church for several years. Alas, with a pastor change and other stuff, the process soon became more like a program. But the concepts are sound and workable.
07/16/08 @ 9:06 AM
The Wheaties pic is classic. Talk about being Missional...
07/19/08 @ 9:39 PM
Ed,
I too was lost in the world of Disney this week. Ironically, I looked over and saw a guy that looked like you, but thought to myself, "What are the chances??" The man (I assume you) looked exhausted :) I should've introduced myself.
Glad to hear that you had a good time.
Kevin