I couldn't find a picture of the Wesleyan Headquarters but figured this would do.
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Wesleyan Headquarters
This past week I spent three days studying and training at the Wesleyan World Headquarters outside of Indy in a place called Noblesville. Brought to me by Evangelism and Church Grow department, I was in coaches training- learning how to guide boards and committees through the process of discovering God's direction, focus and will.
What a great time it was! My DS- The Right Reverend Thomas Schmidt- was by my side the whole time making sure I didn't fall asleep and that I took notes as well as keep the vehicle headed in the right direction making the proper turns.
And there was Starbucks. Plenty of Starbucks!
It was my privilege to encounter new faces. One of the great things about events such as this are the relationships one builds with other ministers. Joel Hutchinson (Arizona), Eddie Garcia (San Diego), Bob England (Indiana South), Mark Eckart (Indiana South DS), and Richard ______? (who loved diet Dr. Pepper) of Wisconsin. We were taught by Richard Meeks who pastors near San Diego.
To top off the week I received three autographed copies of The Ripple Church from Phil Stevenson who is the new E&CG director.
Not only was there a great conference of learning- which I always desperately need- but there was the opportunity to see Tom & Denise's children and spouses and grandson (and another on the way).
There, Leanne, I finally updated this web log. Prayerfully I can keep it up.
Adios!
What a great time it was! My DS- The Right Reverend Thomas Schmidt- was by my side the whole time making sure I didn't fall asleep and that I took notes as well as keep the vehicle headed in the right direction making the proper turns.
And there was Starbucks. Plenty of Starbucks!
It was my privilege to encounter new faces. One of the great things about events such as this are the relationships one builds with other ministers. Joel Hutchinson (Arizona), Eddie Garcia (San Diego), Bob England (Indiana South), Mark Eckart (Indiana South DS), and Richard ______? (who loved diet Dr. Pepper) of Wisconsin. We were taught by Richard Meeks who pastors near San Diego.
To top off the week I received three autographed copies of The Ripple Church from Phil Stevenson who is the new E&CG director.
Not only was there a great conference of learning- which I always desperately need- but there was the opportunity to see Tom & Denise's children and spouses and grandson (and another on the way).
There, Leanne, I finally updated this web log. Prayerfully I can keep it up.
Adios!
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