Wow! That would be my one-word summary of the Shepherd’s Conference last week. Absolutely everything about the trip could be described by that one word. Here’s what I mean.

  • Arrive in California in 72 degree weather: Wow!
  • Get two 2007 SUV rental cars: Wow!
  • Drive through Los Angeles traffic during rush hour: Wow!
  • Get to our hotel rooms in Hollywood: Wow!
  • Arrive at the conference and see 3,500 pastors: Wow!
  • Explore the campus at Grace Community Church: Wow!
  • Opening session with John MacArthur: Wow!
  • The worship music of Grace Community Church: Wow!
  • The lunches provided: Wow!
  • The lines for lunch: Wow!
  • The sale prices for high-quality resources: Wow!
  • The panel of guest speakers: Wow!
  • The overall experience of being in California: Wow!
  • The time spent with our guys: Wow!
  • The lessons God taught me through the conference: Wow!

I plan to elaborate on all of this later, but for now, I’ve got to get caught up on the work I’ve been away from for a week. Later!

- Pastor Jon