The 12 Best Quotes I Heard at Exponential Conference

This past week, I had the privilege of attending Exponential Conference in Orlando, Florida. It's the largest annual conference for church-planters in the world. 

I am not a church planter but was there to learn, observe, and support our MissioChurch Brethren Church planters. 

It was a blast. 

It was a week of connecting with new friends and old,  being equipped for more effective ministry, and being challenged by world-renowned speakers in the main group sessions.

I tried to take careful notes as much as I could and as I have reviewed them, I've come up with 12 of the most memorable quotes. 

Why 12? It's the number of disciples and tribes of Israel...ok that wasn't the intent. It is the ten that really spoke to me plus to personal ones that you'll want to stay to the end for.

So here we go, in no particular order:

1. "Don't get stuck on the math and miss the mission."
- Albert Tate


2. "The drift of the human soul is always towards self-reliance."
- Matt Chandler 
He may have been quoting someone, but I didn't catch it if he was.

Music Mondays

My last Music Monday post was a little silly, tying into the NCAA Tourney that was going on. 

With this post, we're getting more serious and spiritual, tying into the Easter weekend we just went through. 

I've featured these songs before, but I can't think of anything better than to feature these three favorites that highlight the glorious truths of the Resurrection story. 

They don't really need extra comment, but they do all deserve extra contemplation as we "move past" Easter. Even if time marches on, hopefully are hearts will remain  fixed on these realities.

 

Music Mondays

Tonight is the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game.

My bracket was busted long ago but at least ihad the North Carolina Tar Heels making it this far.

I'll probably be pulling for the Gonzaga Bulldogs though. They play great defense and have a lot of solid offensive options.

While March Madness is commonly associated musically with "One Shining Moment", a new trend has arisen.

Clever fans have begun pairing clips of dramatic plays with Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On".

I find it both hilarious and enthralling.

So for this week's Music feature, we have a short clip featuring this trend: