On Talks and Hospitality
I spent a good chunk of the last couple of days at the Equip Conference, talking to Christian Leaders about 1) The nature of Calling, and 2) Stewardship as a Model for Leadership. It’s no exaggeration to say that God showed up. There were three main speakers, and what was amazing to me was how our topics played off of one another, and built on one another. You can’t plan that.
As I mentioned to my beloved wife, the folks who planned this event never gave me any guidance on what they wanted me to speak about. I spent a couple of months reading, thinking, praying, and preparing. I actually sent my final topics to them just two weeks ago, after things had started to fall into place, and I would assume that the same was true of the other speakers, as well. Things worked together in ways that delighted and surprised me–I shouldn’t really be surprised, though–that’s how God works.
I was received graciously, and the hospitality was incredible. This opportunity came out of nowhere, and as I do more and more speaking, I find that I like this kind of work. I hope I have the opportunity to serve with these good folks again.
The one major take away for the weekend–the number of people who asked when my book would be available. Sounds like I know what I need to do during my down-time from teaching in June and July.
In the mean time, I may have to add this tag line to my business card: Have speech, will travel.