Together is better

I'm still decompressing from an event (called groupLink) which ended a fews hours ago. The whole purpose of the event was to connect the disconnected and to launch small groups. The event was quite successful, if you ask me, especially since it was the first time we ran the event. The success of the event was largely due to the fact that many people worked together to make it happen. Here's just a quick run-down.

Jon & Brendan have been working like dogs to improve our web-site (to be published within days) to improve its ability to communicate our new vision.

Brendan & Jordan have worked tirelessly on videos and digital imagery to create professional environment and consistent brand.

Cory, Kelly, Chris, Lani, Bob, Todd, Erin, Tara & Christine stepped forward to be leaders of brand new small groups.

Jon, Andrea & Matt have stepped forward to design an entirely new environment to allow outsiders to connect and get involved.

Ted, Erin, Josh, Greg, Mike & Aaron banded together to put together and unforgettable worship experience (which is still ringing in my ears).

Eric, Jordan & Brendan teamed up to make the lights, sound, videos and slides run smoothly and to capture some memories from the night.

Kim & Tom kept us fed and hydrated for the night.

Cory & Bob got the crowd warmed up and involved with fun icebreakers.

And as the event wound down and the last people were connected and began to filter home a group of about 15 stuck around to break the event down. I am exhausted and yet invigorated. One of the reasons is the amazing feeling of community that happened tonight. I never felt alone in the planning, or executing or even the beaking down. It was a "we" thing. It was a community thing. Together is definitely better.