Two days ago, Off the Agenda posted a blog titled, "4 Reasons to Not Cut Conferences." I'm not a big fan of conferences for several reasons. So I write this blog not as a rebuttal to Off the Agenda or in disrespect, but more so to give a different perspective.
1) They're All Over-Priced
2) They've Said it Before
3) Free Online Resources
One of the primary purposes for attending a leadership conference is to be exposed to new and innovative ideas from top Christian leaders. I completely understand the desire, but there's a cheaper option: the internet.
Instead of writing about free online resources, I thought I'd just compile a list.
Online Conference Audio and Video:
Acts 29 Network Conference Media - Over 40 Conferences
Desiring God Conference - 40ish Conferences Covering 20 Years
Unleash 2007, 2008 and 2009 - With Perry Nobles
The Gospel Coalition - With Mark Driscoll, D.A. Carson, Joshua Harris, Tim Keller, John Piper, and 100 more
Next Conference - Four years worth of conferences - C.J. Mahaney, John Piper, Josh Harris, Wayne Grudem, and others
Practically Speaking W/ Andy Stanley
Q Conference - Rick Warren, Don Miller, and more.
Innovative Church Conference 2008 - Rick Warren, Ed Stetzer, Chuck Colson, and others.
Church Leadership Blogs
Acts 29 Network
StevenFurtick.com
PerryNobles.com
Swerve With Craig Groeschel
Off the Agenda
CodyPope.com
Mark Driscoll at TheResurgence
Innovative Ministry Leader
Church Relevance
Dave Ferguson
Tony Morgan Live
Access Elevation Church
Other Resources
Online Books From DesiringGod.com
The John Piper Sermon Library - Over 1,000 sermons from the past 25 years
Once you've gone through all of that, then you can spend $500 to hear some new ideas.
don't forget shapevine that has some free and some low-cost stuff that's really good.
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