1. They Get It – the conference timing, content, pacing and energy is designed by people who have spent their lives in our shoes.
2. Great Swag – recreate is overtly designed for the benefit and blessing of the registrant and NOT the sponsor, however the conference actually promotes and nurtures a relationship with the sponsor/vendors/artists and not simply an exposure to them.
3. Relationships – because of the intimate nature of the conference (limited number of registrants and socially friendly atmosphere) recreate fosters a fraternal-like camaraderie that other conferences just can’t deliver. The intrinsic goal of the event and the organization is to network, equip and encourage industry influencers.
4. Extraordinary Experiences – dinner with Amy Grant, lunch with Michael Hyatt, the afternoon with Dan Cathy, concerts by Mandisa and Michael Gungor, worship with Audrey Assad and Matt Maher, a celebration of the Eucharist with renowned priest and author Ian Cron followed by a world premiere performance of One Sonic Society (and that just describes a part of two days LAST YEAR). These shared experiences create a bond between the “recreators” that extends beyond the boundaries of the conference itself and into the collective synergy of the group as they return to their work around the world.
5. Food – a sacramental component of recreate involves digesting the art and information we receive while ingesting some of the most unforgettable meals prepared for us by Franklin Tennessee’s most notable culinary artists. From SOL and the Boxwood, to Saffire and Puckett’s Grocery, Sushi to Cajun steam pots, carefully crafted meals reach far beyond a utilitarian necessity and become the inspiring communion of hearts and minds.
Jonathan Ford, Worship Arts Pastor, King Street Church, Chambersburg, PA
Sat, Jul 3, 2010
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