I noticed that Barnes has a session titled "Best Foot Forward: The Importance of Marketing, Branding, and Design in effectively reaching the culture," while there is another speaker (Abare) who has a website called churchmarketingsucks.com.
Also, there are guys from Zondervan and Willow Creek, so this conference still wins "Ugh of the Month."
The conference/seminar/seminary approach usually ends up cranking out the same type of "minister." It kills the individuality, creativity, and personal vision that may have been able to develop prior to getting the sense knocked into you by a professor or professional speaker.
The "ministry" approach to Christianity makes me uneasy. The internet now becomes a mission field, and because it is a mission field we need to find a way to "minister." So, now we have conferences (and seminary classes soon to follow) that give handy how-to-guides on internet ministry.
Call me old fashioned (like 2,000 years out of date!), but why can't believers just share their faith and use their own experiences and creativity?
Don't be proud Jon. Maybe you should go.
ReplyDeleteBut Jon, you could have impact and influence. The banner said so.
ReplyDeleteHonestly I couldn't read much more than that - I couldn't get past the blue font.
Check out the list of speakers.
ReplyDeleteI noticed that Barnes has a session titled "Best Foot Forward: The Importance of Marketing, Branding, and Design in effectively reaching the culture," while there is another speaker (Abare) who has a website called churchmarketingsucks.com.
ReplyDeleteAlso, there are guys from Zondervan and Willow Creek, so this conference still wins "Ugh of the Month."
What do you find interesting, Daniel?
I find it interesting that you can't see yourself being involved in this conference.
ReplyDeleteI think you need to explain that a little more. Or check your heart on the matter.
The conference/seminar/seminary approach usually ends up cranking out the same type of "minister." It kills the individuality, creativity, and personal vision that may have been able to develop prior to getting the sense knocked into you by a professor or professional speaker.
ReplyDeleteThe "ministry" approach to Christianity makes me uneasy. The internet now becomes a mission field, and because it is a mission field we need to find a way to "minister." So, now we have conferences (and seminary classes soon to follow) that give handy how-to-guides on internet ministry.
Call me old fashioned (like 2,000 years out of date!), but why can't believers just share their faith and use their own experiences and creativity?
I hear you Jon.
ReplyDeleteStill don't rule out going to such things on principle. Don't forsake the gathering of the saints and so on! Take it case by case and pray about it.
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