I am off to see the wizard, or uh, Marko, pretty much the same thing. I hear that marko likes to stand behind curtains and pull levers. I am also going to be part of what is being called the 'Soul Shaper' retreat within the convention, which should be nice because I could use some rest, then again, I think all of the people that come feel the exact same way.
Here is my (proposed) schedule for the event:
Thursday, Nov 17th1-6PM
Becoming the Beloved: Healing Our Identity in GodMark Yaconelli
6-6.15
ORIENTATION for the Soul Shaper Retreat
7.30-9
Group Spiritual Direction
Friday, Nov 18th8.30-11.30
Becoming the Beloved: Healing Our Identity in GodMark Yaconelli
1-3.30
General Session #1 w/Mark Yaconelli
4-5.30
Hurt: Inside the World of Today's TeenagerChap Clark
or
Group Spiritual Direction
10.15-11.15
VESPERS Selah Music and Prayer
Saturday, Nov 19th7.15-7.45
Lauds Morning Prayer
8-9.30
Postmodernism: Good and/or Bad? A Brotherly ConversationTony Jones, Duffy Robbins Moderated by Dan Kimball
10-12
General Session #3 w/Doug Pagitt
12.30-12.45
Mid-Day Prayer
2-4.30
Pursuing a Theological Matrix for Youth Ministry: Intersecting Theology with Real-Life Youth MinistrySteve Argue, Dave Livermore
or
Group Spiritual Direction
10-11
Late Night Theology Discussion w/ Tony Jones
Sunday, Nov 20th7.15-7.45
Lauds Morning Prayer
8-9.30
I'm really not that drawn to anything, maybe Tony Jones? or Steve Argue? I'll probably just go where some people I know are going.
12.30-12.45
Mid-Day Prayer
2-3.30
Closing Service for Retreat
10.15-11.15
VESPERS Selah Music and Prayer
Monday, Nov 21st8.15-8.45
Lauds Morning Prayer
9-10.30
Becoming Human: A Spiritual Theology for a New Kind of Youth WorkerMike King
11-1
General Session #7 w/ Mark Oestreicher
That's about it, of course this is all subject to change, and yes I know I am missing some general sessions.
I hope to blog about most of my experiences.
Tank
p.s. I will be taking frequent 'Cat-Naps' and if you didn't read that with a George Bush accent, then do it now!
looks like some awesome workshops... make sure to share what you learn with everyone else...
cheers
MatthewD