Month: March 2018

(photo by: Albin Hillert/WCC) Too Long This day was too long. I was exhausted by the end. It has been a push to get through all the days and participate fully. I really zoned out after “passing” the Call to Arusha. I get that organizers want to maximize the time together and that people have … Continue reading Reflections on day six #CWME #WCC

(photo by Albin Hillert/WCC) Heading to the hotel early because I have some things to get done before the conference wraps up tomorrow. Had a chance to whip down some reflections: This morning we had a plenary on formation. I found the “round table” to have spark and something to wrestle with. The written “responses” … Continue reading Reflections on day five #CWME #WCC

Some internet issues so slow in getting this up. Saturday followed the same pattern as the other days. Finished my workshop on Prophetism and am greatly encouraged by those interactions. (this conference is not free from the “in my church we do this” phenomena that I experience at youth ministry conferences. Oh vey, I wish … Continue reading Quick Reflections on day three and four #CWME #WCC

(photo credit – Albin Hillert) It Might Get Loud II One of the key characteristics of the conference is that it is “an African conference.” Well, they nailed the volume part of Africa. As in, it is way too loud for me. This morning the Bible study presentation made me feel like I was being … Continue reading Quick Thoughts on Day 2 #CWMW #WCC

As much for me as for the folks who have been messaging me asking how the conference  is going, I’ll do my best to offer some quick fire reflections at the end of the day. Curbing the Critical I have been trained to be critical. I’d like to believe that I’m a generous person but … Continue reading Quick Thoughts on Day 1 #CWME