The past two Novembers I have anxiously awaited the BILD Summit in Ames, Iowa. Church leaders from around the world gather for training in the way of Christ and the apostles.
What makes this training unique is it's focus on Socratic discussion. I have been to many of the large pastors conferences around the country. They are characterized by amazing free books and lots of sermons/lectures. It is a preaching marathon. The Summit is structured quite differently. In the three day certification training that I go for there is only one lecture. The rest of the time, 8 hours a day is filled with discussion led by master teachers.
Another distinctive is the global diversity in the classroom. To my right I have a church planting movement leader from Africa. To my left a church planting movement leader from India. All around the room pastor's from across the country share from their context. It is truly a global learning community.
There is much more I could say, but you can check it out for yourself. www.bild.org
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