Attended my last state-wide Church Planters' Network for the SBCV yesterday. Was sentimental for me because it's been 6 years. Had the chance to talk about Whiteboard, but took a moment to say thanks for the memories... until I realized only one other church planter had been attending for so long. =)
The SBCV is sending all 100 of their planters to WiBo which is incredible. Their leaders right now are some of the most missional thinkers I've seen in our denomination and have really come behind us. This would have never happened 3 years ago.
But I implored the church planters to show their support for events like Whiteboard by coming out en masse and bringing their apprentices with them. This is the first chance they've had to hear other speakers besides the stock SBC statesmen... and this is quite possibly a turning point for them... if they make the most of it.
Call me when you're coming to ATL next!
Posted by: shawn lovejoy | March 28, 2008 at 08:16 AM
This is so encouraging. I can't wait for this event! People are coming from everywhere it seems...
Posted by: BHH | March 28, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Hey, Ben...
We're gonna miss you at the Statewides, baby! You rock, man... thanks for giving us the opportunity to be a part of this landmark event! I'm looking forward to all that God's gonna do in and through you over the years to come
Hopefully, Jumaine and I will bump into you at AWAKEN, next week!
Posted by: D-Plum | March 29, 2008 at 11:24 PM