There seem to be more people here this year--space has been more of an issue in many of the breakout workshops, and it just feels like a bigger crowd in the corporate worship times.

Miles McPherson (milesmcpherson.com) was our general session speaker this morning, and this former NFL player-turned-pastor was both entertaining (the guy could easily be a stand-up comedian) and inspiring in his clear, practical communication of the truth of God. This is a guy who knows the word and follows the heart of God.

It was also a treat to worship under the leadership of Reuben Morgan, Ben Fielding and Kari Jobe, who led a powerful acoustic set. (Morgan and Fielding wrote "Mighty to Save"--very cool to hear them lead it.)

My morning workshop was on the topic of moving people to participatory worship--unfortunately, I had to duck out of the last few minutes of it (too much coffee earlier this morning), but what I heard was helpful and motivating.

I'm going to try to get into an electric guitar workshop this afternoon, followed by a workshop on authentic and transparent discipleship for the worship leader. We'll see if I can find seats!

The folks who host us here at the Church of the Resurrection are really wonderful--every volunteer (and there are hundreds of them) has been cheerful, helpful and they seem truly blessed to serve us, even when they have to stand outside in the 100-degree heat and humidity to hand us bottles of water as we file past on our way to cool classrooms and auditoriums. Amazing.

Tonight's worship leaders are Kari Jobe, Gungor and Rebecca St. James.