OK. So today I went to a seminar. Reggie McNeal is in town and my friend tells me that he won't say anything revolutionary, but that I might like it. It cost $10 which includes lunch, so I go. I discover this is a "baptist thing" when I hit the parking lot.
I approach the registration table.
Here's how the conversation goes:
Registration Lady (RL): Hi
Me: HI
RL: What's your name? (as she looks down on a list of printed names)
ME: Oh, I didn't register in advance.
RL: It's ok. What's your name?
ME: Mark Riddle
RL: What church are you with?
ME: I'm not with a church.
RL: Oh. You're unchurched.
ME: ?
RL: Do you got to church anywhere?
ME: uh. Sometimes.
RL: Well. With all these pastors here, maybe you can find a church you can go to!
ME: (as I'm walking away) If I was looking to do that.
I should also say that I have some good friends who were there, some southern baptist. we all had a laugh.
i like how you categorized that post under "Fun" :-)
ReplyDeleteyou should have told her you were with Temple Israel in Tulsa...
ReplyDeletefunny stuff
this is classic.
ReplyDelete"unchurched" how nice...
everyone must get labeled.
Yeah Mark that is funny! I knew that it was sponsored by the Baptist association but I was unaware that there was going to be a business meeting right in the middle of it Crazy and typical.
ReplyDeleteShe just didn't understand that you don't want to be reached:)
The conversation is kinda funny. HOWEVER, would you pleas share about the seminar ??
ReplyDeleteDid he speak on the wrong questions / tough questions ?
What was your take.
I don't think he saying anything new ( read book not seminar ) but I think he is pushing laders a little.
You should've gone with it! You might have gotten some free coffee out of it. Who knows? Maybe even a free new bible with a serving of guilt on the side.
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