Wow! We’ve had a fun couple of days in D.C. for the inaugural edition of the Buzz Conference. Here are my highlights from day two:
- I met some other bloggers this morning at the coffee house including Bruce from Perth, Australia. Found out Bruce listens to the Simply Strategic Show every week. I knew I liked the Aussies.
- My favorite line of the entire day was one of the first things that Mark Batterson said this morning in his opening session: "I’m convinced that how you feel about ministry largely depends on who you’re doing ministry with." I’m convinced of that as well.
- Mark also pointed out that "People who don’t attend the church get their theology from movies and music." Tru dat. (Thanks, Dawn, for helping me learn the urban lingo.)
- Brad from Church Marketing Sucks shared some great stuff including this gem: "The audience is always right. If they’re not getting the message, it’s your fault not their fault."
- Mark announced that there will be a couple of "simply strategic" speakers at next year’s Buzz Conference. Hope they’re good.
- Speaking of Dawn from AspireOne, she participated in a branding panel this afternoon. I’m paraphrasing here. She can correct me if I got this wrong, but I think she said something like "Don’t tell people what you want them to know, tell them what they need to hear." Did I get that right, Dawn?
- We took some time to walk by the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and the White House. Apparently we just missed the President’s motorcade. Bummer.
- Jeff, Butch, Tim and I confirmed that at one point in our lives, we’ve all been president of something. We’re the ex-presidents. We make the Hyatt staff sing "Hail to the Chief" when we walk through the halls now.
- This evening we got to hang out at the Batterson abode. We got to hang out with cool people, eat lots of pizza and do a special podcast interview for next week’s show. (Pssst… Here’s a secret. There will be a big announcement in next week’s podcast.)
And, finally, I found out tonight that Mark and I share a common dream to get a call some day to participate in the Catalyst Conference. Mark has one advantage over me, though–he can actually speak. Maybe he’ll let me hold his notes while he talks. Do you think the guys that hold the notes get to have lunch with Andy Stanley? I hope so.
Hey Tony it was really cool getting to know you tonight. Maybe our paths will cross again some day.
-mark
Great to meet you, Tim and Jeff Tony. And for the shout out. It’s been a sweet couple of days. Keep pumping out those Simply Strategic gems.
Hey Tony,
Yep, you got it right. Inspired by the ever-wise, Kem Meyer, just keep it simple Fa Sho! The Buzz conference was pretty incredible. Lots of great learning & connecting with like-minded folks. Can’t wait until ‘07.
ps: whatever happened to those tough questions you guys promised? ;)
Iy was great meeting you and Tim at the Buzz. You guys need to come hang out in Forida with us some time… we have palm trees… and great soap.
Buzz Back 2: Vicarious Boogaloo
Yesterday concluded the Buzz Conference in Washington, D.C. The day’s events included a morning bloggers’s breakfast, a session on sermon branding from event organizer Mark Batterson, our very own Brad Abare and a panel on branding. As more and more bl…
Hey Tony,
Sounds like you guys had a great time… really enjoyed the daily updates from the conference. I do have one question for you… When will we get the second half of the Buzz Commandments? 6-10 to add to 1-5?
You really have me woundering what they are…
Thanks again.
Steve, we missed Mark’s last session on Friday, so I’m not able to help. I know he’s blogged about all ten on his blog at evotional.com. You can find them there if you go back through the archives. Or, maybe someone else can chime in and help you out.
tony