Things I loved, that connected with me
- The interaction was great
- Subjects were great
- ID our DNA – Great concept and helpful too
- John Jackson presentation hit where our church is – We need to think things though
- Morning issues connected with me – I have some experience here
- Hearing the different problems people are experiencing
- The case study methodology
- Additional “real life” application from the various speakers
- Identifying the DNA of church
- The discussions (small groups)
- Making the case that Dreams are possible and convert to reality
- Bringing to gather resources (with a face)
- Demonstrating the wisdom of informed planning!
- Subject matter was very relevant
- Presenters were instructional
- Resources made available – xpastor web site and John Jackson’s handouts
- I enjoyed and benefited from the entire day
- Small group time – followed by large follow-up
- Small group evaluation of case
- Set the model by starting with the spirituality then practical financial approaches like terms like bankers as partners
- Practical application
- Love small group
- Speaker who talked about buying shopping center
- The specifics – not used as a model but just thought provoking that fits out process too
- Spiritual DNA and being realistic about plans
- Alternative ideas and perspectives
- Made me think, hard about my church’s DNA
- The discussions at my table that got better ech session
- The handouts (I will study further)
- Lunch was excellent, too!
- Raised my faith and understanding. Level that we can move forward…
- Meeting new friends
- Time with John Jackson
- Lots of food for thought
- Personal testimonials and the case study approach to discovery
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Other comments
- Maybe some time spent on a 10-20 year plan(ning)/process
- It is always good to spend time with other XPastors/Administrators going though similar things and learning from each other. Thanks!
- I will create this type discussion with my leadership team
- Good meeting – Thought provoking
- Great and very helpful
- Outstanding conference– a day well spent
- David, your personality and group leadership was great.
- Thanks, David, for making this available!
Things I would like to change
- Use more audio/visual tech (with humor) in the afternoon
- Maybe a little more time for mixing and interaction
- Do away with small group and hear more lecture based material
- Whiteboard to post interesting points that come up during the discussion
- Would like workshops (tools, methods), breakout to target needs such as identifying DNA and rebranding/mission and vision
- More case studies of Urban INNER city type churches
- Examples of successful non-white church leaders, models, and methods
- Small group discussion dynamic – too many 2-3 person groups. 4-6 would be better
Specifics were more helpful than philosophy
- “How” to discover your DNA
- Architect not specific enough with ideas
- I didn’t know what to expect, so it was fine.
- I would bring in an entire consultant team to present their work, or, ID the team and their strength and weaknesses.
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