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Mar 14, 2012 | Jamie Martin-Currie

Twitter Recap of Forming Disciples Conference

Jamie Martin Currie is the missioner for Christian education

Back in December, I began praying for 100 participants to attend our Forming Disciples Conference in March. After all, we had invited nationally known Christian Educators who focus on lifelong formation as well as local innovative Texans.

Chris Seay of Ecclesia Church in Houston set the tone for an invigorating weekend with his plenary. Southwest Seminary Professor Scott Bader-Saye asked us to imagine a third choice when you think there are only two. Episcopal Church Youth Ministries Officer Bronwyn Skov instructed us take care of ourselves spiritually, and Bishop Andy Doyle reminded us why we are unabashedly Episcopalian.

Workshops ranged in topic from the Family Systems Approach to Leadership to The Challenges of Forming Youth and Young Adults. Since more than twenty folks joined us from our Spanish congregations, our final Eucharist incorporated Spanish readings and music.

We granted several scholarships so congregations could afford to bring their entire leadership teams, and Province VII filmed a number of sessions to share with leaders who were unable to join us at beautiful Camp Allen.

Many connections were created and nurtured between youth, family and older adult ministers. I do believe we are beginning to connect the dots of our diocese relationally and a beautiful picture is emerging.

In the end, 143 formation leaders joined us at this gathering, many from outside our Diocese. Don’t you just love answered prayers? Below is the conference narrative viaTwitter. Enjoy!

Feb. 29

@EDOTChristianEd:

At Camp Allen prepping for Forming Disciples Conference March1-3. Registration tipped at 141. Do I hear 142? #formingdisciples

March 1‏
@paxtonjordan

@JeremyC_Bradley I can’t wait to learn how we will be #formingdisciples

‏@JeremyC_Bradley

@paxtonjordan sir. I believe I will see you @CampAllen #calmyourself

‏@Jimmy_Abbott

#formingdisciples conference starting. Great mix of folks from across the diocese of Texas. The bible cuts inward to our hearts, not a sword to chop down others.

‏@paxtonjordan

In our own weakness, people identify with us the most. #formingdisciples

‏@Jimmy_Abbott

Sad that Christians have to be reminded not to be jerks. #formingdisciples

‏@edotyouth

We are connected in our brokenness. @PastorChrisSeay #formingdisciples

‏@Heinsohnr

We are miserable failures apart from God, and we find great joy in that reality. #formingdisciples

‏@paxtonjordan

Who else has mockingbird syndrome? #formingdisciples @PastorChrisSeay

Made it just in time to hear Chris Seay talk. #formingdisciples

If we haven't made it known to Youth that they're loved by Christ... They're not coming back later to ask again. #formingdisciples

‏@JeremyC_Bradley

Hanging out with @EDOTChristianEd about to get a manicure @CampAllen #realmengetmanis #formingdisciples

March 2

‏@edotyouth

Spending time with great youth ministers! #formingdisciples

Bronwyn Skov

‏@UncleMJM

I'm looking forward to another great day of #formingdisciples conference. So far it's been one of those, "boy you shoulda been there" events

‏@Heinsohnr

All you can eat bacon... #ilovetheepiscopalchurch #formingdisciples

‏@JeremyC_Bradley

Look at @shtaylor11 and @leapfearlessly about to shoot skeet. @edotyouth is scared. #formingdisciples http://pic.twitter.com/rH2gqvxF

‏@edotyouth

Paul tells us that our churches must be mature and flexible. #formingdisciples

‏@Heinsohnr

Wait... What is this "Episcopal Church Army" and why am I just hearing of it?! #formingdisciples

‏@Heinsohnr

Wait... What is this "Episcopal Church Army" and why am I just hearing of it?! #formingdisciples

‏@paxtonjordan

What makes us interesting? #formingdisciples

We become like what we worship. ~Bader-Saye. #formingdisciples

‏@paxtonjordan

Worship allows us to ascribe worth to God and His creation. #formingdisciples

‏@paxtonjordan

Worship allows us to ascribe worth to God and His creation. #formingdisciples

‏@Heinsohnr

We become like what we worship. #formingdisciples

‏@episcarolina

engaging culture: once we know what jesus looks like through not only worship but worth-ship, we find him more in culture #formingdisciples

‏@paxtonjordan

I don't deserve the grace offered to me. #formingdisciples

‏@rcymmolly

The people around us are the people we need to learn from. -Chris Seay #formingdisciples

‏@EpiscoYouth

Speed consulting @paxtonjordan, with Anthony and @leapfearlessly while in Texas at #formingdisciples

"hey older generation, you made this technology and made us need it... Now adapt to it or get out of the way" #formingdisciples

‏@Heinsohnr

Bishop Doyle preps for his speech #formingdisciples http://pic.twitter.com/zpBhfpxi

‏@Heinsohnr

@TexasBishop Bishop Doyle just quoted Louis CK to open his address. #formingdisciples #ilovetheepiscopalchurch

‏@Heinsohnr

@TexasBishop - "We don't believe in a God who says "well, I'm sorry they are hungry. Guess they should have worked harder" #formingdisciples

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‏@JeremyC_Bradley

This is what episcopalians dream of. #formingdisciples http://pic.twitter.com/YLDiNQZ2

‏@mrgassy

Headed to @CampAllen for end of #formingdisciples conf. Looking forward to seeing all the @edotyouth @EDOTChristianEd @TexasDiocese crew!

‏@Heinsohnr

Theological discussions till 430am... I miss that. #formingdisciples

‏@canonnewton

I couldn't be more proud to work with @EDOTChristianEd @edotyouth #formingdisciples was a hit; thanks @TexasBishop for last night's plenary

‏@edotyouth

#formingdisciples is officially over. Time to go back and transform our churches!

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