Today I spent some time at a local airport that mainly serves small private planes.

There’s a flight school that gives instruction in a hanger right there off the runway. New pilots are commissioned after going through training that teaches the basics and live in-the-air lessons.

As I head out to a weekend retreat this week, I share some of the reflections about the spiritual highs that we may experience after an amazing Christian conference, church retreat or even after hearing a famous preacher’s sermonic mastery in the pulpit.

But there’s one crticial lesson of flying high that pilots are taught in flight school which God’s people may benefit from regarding their own personal faith journey. Check out this short video where I share my thoughts. . . (more…)

If you’re involved with ministry on a daily basis, you know that sometimes you need a breath of fresh air once in awhile.

This is what the AHA! web conference look like it is going to be.

It is a free conference that is webcast just like The Nines, recently put on 09/09/09 by Leadership Network.

They’re back, but this time it’s 40 speakers providing 40 great aha! moments.

So sign-up and clear out next Wednesday March 3rd on your calendar.

Here’s why you should register now:

• It’s FREE.
• It’s a one-day event, no need to kill your week or weekend
• Instead of just one or a couple of people going to a conference, you can make it an group event in your church or ministry org.  Put it up on the big screen and inspire everyone on your team!
• Did I mention, it’s FREE?
• It’s efficient — you get to hear great content from FORTY leaders in our field in one place.

Are you planning to register?  Please leave a comment with which of the 40 speakers interests you the most right now

Last year, we packed our bags and headed to Virginia Beach for Wave Conference.

It was a great time for me to learn from some great ministry leaders, meet one of my fav pastors, spend some great family time together on the beach and really recharge my soul. The worship center at Wave Church is just awe-some. If you ever have a chance to go see Pastor Steve at Wave Church, you really should.

This summer we’re trying to figure out what to do, but it looks like the combination of Wave Conference 2010 and getting a chance to play with the kids on one of the best beaches on the east coast is making Wave 2010 a very strong candidate for a summer trip at the beginning of August.

Early bird registration of $70 doesn’t hurt either. A great price for a great weekend. [fyi, don't know about this year, but last year, child care was available for only $5/child...and no, that's not a typo. They have a great kids ministry area complete with indoor jungle gym, they rented outdoor bouncy inflatables, did crafts, etc]

If you’re going to Wave 2010, definitely leave a shoutout in the comments below! Perhaps we can coordinate a meet-up at the event too!

What conference(s) are you going to this year and is there anything that makes it a must-go-to experience? Please share your planned big trips and leave a comment below!