Virtual Staff Conference

Hello, friends! 

2020 has claimed yet another in person gathering. This time, it's our Regional Staff Conference (RSC). 

Honestly, RSC is one of my favorite times of the year. It is one of only 2 opportunities that we have as an entire staff team (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska) to come together for fellowship and community. It's also one of the few opportunities that we have as staff to be a part of something that is made for us, instead of us making things for others (usually students). This year, we were going to be joined by the Graduate Faculty Ministry (GFM) staff team that also works in our same 4 states. 

But, alas, instead of 3 days connecting with folk, eating decent hotel food, and trying to find time to get to the indoor water park, Megan and I will be spending Friday and Saturday parked in front of our computer screens, connecting virtually. 

Of course, a virtual conference is not without its benefits. Travel costs are considerably lower and driving long distances around this time of year is never fun, so that's nice. Also, since we're being allowed a food allowance to cover meals, the food will be better.

As I've been praying throughout this year, one thing that God has reminded me is that just because things are different, and even inferior in some ways because of the pandemic, it doesn't mean that God can't still move. RSC will be different. There will be technical difficulties and a lack of connection. But God will still move. 

If you'd like to pray for us this weekend, here are a few specifics:

- Technology: Anytime you have 40-50 staff on a single call, there are opportunities for things to go wrong.  

- Family: Our babysitting situation fell through so we'll be working double duty, trying to be fully present while also making sure the kids stay well fed and alive.

- Movement: Pray that God will do something great and that we'll be surprised by His work. 

Have an excellent day! 

~Adam