Evotional.com - Mark Batterson

This was one of those days. It was so amazing in so many ways. I caught the first flight out of Orlando. Took a taxi to The Tabernacle downtown Atlanta. And spent the day at the Q Conference. I'll post some reflections, but the highlight of the day was seeing some old friends and new friends.

Really nice to meet Jud Wilhite. Jud pastors Central Christian Church in Vegas and he wrote a book I'm currently reading titled Stripped. Also great to reconnect with Bobby Gruenewald from lifechurch.tv.

Had lunch with my friends from Change Design--Joe Dascenzo and Tim Ellens. Took a CNN tour with Scott Hodge and Kurt Hughes. And I finally met Ken Coleman--Brad Lomenick's partner in crime with the Catalyst podcast. So great to see so many friends!

I know the Q Conference is a huge team effort, but serious props to Gabe Lyons and Jeff Shinabarger. They know how to pull off a conference, but more than that, I really think the relational feel is a reflection of their approach to life. Q felt like a reunion.

All I know is this: the longer I'm in ministry the more I appreciate relationships!