I spent today catching up after an incredible week in Chicago at this year’s The Gospel Coalition conference. It will take a few days to fully recover, but it will be worth it. After attending the 2009 “Evangelical All-Star Game” I knew I had to go back. I wasn’t disappointed.
Everything about the event was incredible. The speakers were top notch, the music was outstanding, and the bookstore was nearly overwhelming. I was fortunate to be one of the minority who also got to be a part of this year’s Band of Bloggers event.
Eventually much of the conference content will make its way online. What you won’t get online however are the intangibles of a conference like this. I met pastors and leaders from all over the country. There were some of those “small-world” connections that inevitably happen in such larges crowds. It was encouraging to see the tell-tale lanyards on the train, in the restaurants, and even in the airport. I guess what I’m saying is that it was very encouraging to see so many people (many of who were “younger”) all on the same team.
I’ll be back in 2013. Make plans now to be there too. You’ll be glad you did.
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