In 2008, I launched a 1-day conference called The Whiteboard Sessions.
8 Influential Church Leaders.
30 Minutes Each.
The purpose was for each speaker to present one compelling idea for ministry. It was a grassroots success with nearly 900 people in attendance.
This year, we're doing it again on Friday, May 21, 2010 here in Virginia Beach at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts.
At most events, speakers show up with a well-crafted, prepared talk. But we're asking speakers to treat Whiteboard like an extended “senior-level staff meeting” where they wrestle with a new idea. It may be untested; it may be a new biblical insight; or it may be a proven strategy that they’re just now ready to share.
I'm still confirming speakers and working on the website, but it's shaping up to be a remarkable gathering. I'll start announcing some of the speakers next week...
In the meantime, I'm offering a special rate of $69 per person until the site is launched in late January.
You can register [HERE].
I hope by May I have a job and can come to this.
I have been wanting to attend since I heard about this a couple of months ago. Sounds awesome
Posted by: Kyle Reed | December 30, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Awesome news Ben!
Posted by: boyd bettis | December 30, 2009 at 10:29 AM
WOO HOO! A conference I can drive to. AND AN AWESOME ONE! I am so gonna make this one!
Posted by: @billy_johnson | December 30, 2009 at 10:41 AM
FINALLY. Something in my backyard! Why no one ever tapped Va Beach I'll never know. Way to go, Ben Arment. Can't wait!
Now watch God move me away before May comes. ;=/
--Terrace Crawford
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Posted by: Terrace Crawford | December 30, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Glad to hear you're doing this Ben. Hope all is well.
Posted by: Charles Lee | December 30, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Thanks for the feedback... great to hear from you Charles
Posted by: Ben Arment | December 30, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Love it! Shoot me an email and let me know how I can help you!
Posted by: Ryan Shaughnessy | December 30, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Great News! I only live about 45 minutes west of there and that means I will be there. I was at the 1st one and now going to the second.
Looking forward to it Ben!
Posted by: Jim F. | December 30, 2009 at 11:19 AM
This is Huge News! Alas, I can not make it though-dang it! Looking forward to seeing and hearing all the creative updates for it.
Posted by: Marcus Williamson | December 30, 2009 at 01:11 PM
Whiteboard was one of my favorite meetings last year.
I know it will be great this year.
I am praying for you!
Ed
Posted by: Ed Stetzer | December 30, 2009 at 02:11 PM
Sweet! Look forward to this ... need to talk it over with my husband. I'd like for both of us to attend.
Posted by: Janet Oberholtzer | December 30, 2009 at 02:51 PM
That's awesome Janet. Would love for you to come
And Ed it was great to have you. So much fun.
Posted by: Ben Arment | December 30, 2009 at 03:05 PM
Congrats, Ben! And I agree with Ed--Whiteboard was one of my faves in '08. Can only imagine what you'll do this time :)
Posted by: Dawn Nicole Baldwin | December 30, 2009 at 03:11 PM
Ah....Snap! Ben I think I "heart" you. LOL. Going to check my datebook. Man, I hope I'm free.
Posted by: DisneyCyndi | December 30, 2009 at 09:10 PM
I went to the first Whiteboard and Story. You do great conferences. I would highly recommend. I hope to do this.
Ron Edmondson
Posted by: Ron Edmondson | December 30, 2009 at 11:32 PM
thanks Dawn Cyndi and Ron... you made my week
Posted by: Ben Arment | December 31, 2009 at 03:17 PM