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Shift – Day Two
The second day of the Shift conference consists of three break-out sessions followed with a large group worship and teaching tonight. I’m signed up for three break-outs and decided last night to skip the first one today. Mike Yanconelli gave me permission. Several years ago at Youth Specialties’ National Youth Workers Convention, Mike greeted us the very first day. In Mike’s unique way, he told us that we had permission to make the conference what we needed it to be. If that meant not attending a single thing, then don’t. If we needed refreshing time alone, stay away. (As an…
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Shift
I’m in Chicago for the week attending the Shift conference at Willow Creek Community Church. My first time at Shift and at Willow Creek. I’ve wanted to visit the campus for quite awhile and I must say it is impressive. It is huge and overwhelming but they have a lot of friendly, helpful volunteers around. Nothing but great help so far. You just have to ask. Flew in yesterday evening. Driving a Toyota Yaris. Good way to narrow down what type of car I might want. I definitely don’t like the tiny, compact car. Especially after 13 years in my…