Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Heading Back Home

Thoroughly enjoyed my time in Iowa. And I'm so impressed with the Iowa Ministry Network. I'm guessing there were a couple hundred pastors from across the state. And I really enjoyed reconnecting with Glenn Reynolds; meeting Superintendent Tom Jacobs; and hanging out with church planter Josh Singleton!

Honestly, I was a little concerned about the relevance of what I had to say in more of a rural context. But I think we covered some great ground. I'm a little tired from six workshops, but it is always energizing hanging out with pastors! I love my tribe!

I'm headed back home!

8 Comments:

At September 25, 2007 6:31 PM, Blogger joshua said...

Mark great to connect with you and to hear your heart for NCC. I know I took some great things from the conference! Thanks for sacrificing some time to invest in a church planter!

 
At September 25, 2007 9:57 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey P Mark,

Just got home from the conference you spoke at here in Iowa, Thanks for pouring into us. Iowa will never be the same. Ready for the Chase.

P Tim Leathers
Wilton Iowa

 
At September 26, 2007 12:25 AM, Blogger Lori Eilers said...

Thanks for everything P. Mark! You rocked Iowa and it was so great to meet you even though I feel like I know you already from your blog. Hope our paths cross again. Your investment these past 2 days is much appreciated!

 
At September 26, 2007 12:50 AM, Blogger Sandy said...

Thoroughly enjoyed your messages! I pray I never forget the verbal pictures you painted of fearlessly chasing after our field of dreams to serve others here in Iowa, where it just SEEMS like heaven.

 
At September 26, 2007 10:23 AM, Anonymous Belinda Kendall said...

Mark,

We enjoyed and were inspired last week at the Church Multiplication Association! God's presence was evident from the first devo until the conclusion. One day Steve Sjogren inspired and challenged us.

We wondered if you would consider sharing your expertise with us next year. It is the third week of September and Dave Ferguson has consented to share part of the time.

This year we gave away over a hundred of your book, In the Pit to them.

 
At September 27, 2007 8:11 AM, Blogger Mark Batterson said...

Belinda,

Definitely interested. I'd love to tag team with Dave! You can email me with some details at mark(at)theaterchurch.com.

Blessings,

Mark

 
At September 27, 2007 11:02 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mark,

You challenged and changed Iowa. Thanks for showing us what it means to chase lions.

Mike McAbee
New Life Community Church
Charles City, Iowa

 
At September 28, 2007 10:15 AM, Blogger Glenn Reynolds said...

Mark,
You really hit it out of the park. Thanks for everything.
Glenn

 

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