Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Dinner with Erwin

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Tonight was one of the most enjoyable dinners I've been part of in a long time. Erwin McManus was kind enough to invite some speakers and friends over to his house. I know that's a huge sacrifice in the middle of a hectic conference that Mosaic is hosting. Some of the unscripted conversations were priceless.

One of the things I love about conferences isn't just the information I glean, but also the relational connections that are made. So cool to connect with kindred spirits!

14 Comments:

At April 02, 2008 6:13 AM, Blogger Brian Jones said...

That's awesome that you had a chance to hang with Erwin. I had a meeting with him a few years ago as well and was really impressed by his authenticity.

The longer I'm in ministry the more I value "iron sharpening iron."

Have a great week.

Brian Jones

 
At April 02, 2008 7:33 AM, Blogger Bryan said...

Dinner with Erwin McManus? Pshhh, I went to Chick-fil-a.

 
At April 02, 2008 8:50 AM, Blogger Ewald van Schalkwyk said...

Did u meet any leaders from south africa at his house?

 
At April 02, 2008 9:03 AM, OpenID jumainejones said...

I'm so excited for you, bro. You did a great job too. I'm so proud of you, man. God is using you in an amazing way. I know all that's happening is simply a byproduct of a steadfast devotion to God that's happening behind the scenes. I will always remember not to trade in my imagination for the logical. Blessings!

 
At April 02, 2008 11:06 AM, Blogger Mark Batterson said...

Ewald,

Definitely made the "South Africa" connection!

Mark

 
At April 02, 2008 2:53 PM, Blogger data java charlie said...

so kewl, jealous of your time with the inner circle peoples :) the question on my mind is: what did you all eat for dinner?

 
At April 02, 2008 2:56 PM, Blogger Mark Batterson said...

Great food from an Armenian place I think. Had a nice middle eastern edge to it!

 
At April 02, 2008 7:28 PM, Blogger by Troy Gramling said...

How about giving us a little of his wisdom in one sentence chunks...

 
At April 02, 2008 7:50 PM, Blogger KELLY said...

Wow - that's so cool! Two of my favorite authors having dinner together! :)

So, when are you guys going to co-author a book together??

 
At April 02, 2008 8:16 PM, Blogger Mark Batterson said...

Hey Troy,

One thing Erwin said that really make me think was this: "Children aren't afraid of being wrong." I wonder if that's part of what it means to become like little children.

Mark

 
At April 02, 2008 8:17 PM, Blogger Mark Batterson said...

Kelly,

We batted the idea around today, but I'm not sure if anything will develop out of it. Who knows :)

Mark

 
At April 02, 2008 8:23 PM, Blogger Mynhardt van Pletsen said...

mark -

it was great hanging out last night! thanks for meaningful conversation AND connection! it felt like the room was filled with DESTINY and MEANING...

mynhardt

 
At April 02, 2008 8:24 PM, Blogger Mark Batterson said...

Mynhardt,

What a great conversation. And thanks for the cup of coffee! Appreciate the servant's heart.

Mark

 
At April 03, 2008 6:52 AM, OpenID bozz4bears@yahoo.com said...

Pastor Mark,
For the first time in my life at the age of 52 i am actually seriously thinking about proposing. I am now reading your blog and all the comments from others daily. I still see the way I relate to you as a friend is much like the relationship between Namaan and Elisha

 

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