yes! Rabbi's have a conference! I am getting ready to go down to Orlando for the IAMCS (International Alliance of Messianic Congregations and Synagogues) on January 1st. We meet for three days and have sessions on leadership, preaching, teaching, and congregational finances. We also take a lot of time for prayer (which is a good idea when a bunch of Rabbi's get together :).
It really is a great few days and is always a refreshing time for me both personally and professionally. My parents both attend as do many friends that are also in Messianic leadership. If you think of it, pray for this conference. As we approach 2011 there will be many new things happening at Beit Messiah (www.beitmessiah.com) and I am hopeful that this conference will be refreshing, enlightening, and encouraging. A preparation of sorts. getting ready and recharged for all the new things that we will do this year. I am excited to go and also excited to get back.
I am extremely thankful for our amazing community in Seattle that is MORE than encouraging as we continue to settle in to our new city and congregation. Laura and I are living in an extremely blessed time of our lives!
Dude, we can't wait to see you man. Been WAY TOO long...
ReplyDeleteOn a side note, it is always fun to see what awkwardness is going on in your mind, glad you started the blog bro.