If there’s one thing that can be said about BibleTech, its that unique gathering of technical-minded and working believers who have a very vested interest in making sure that anything done with these bits and bytes reflects God’s hand in all of our lives. Its only a two day get together, but totally impressive and humbling.

Starting with my running into the Logos team before things got started, until that late night conversation with Logos and Trey Gourley (maker of the in-conference revamped Holy Lamp reading plan site) – conversations were definitely flowing the entire time.

Before highlighting some of the conversations with the presenters, I’d like to point you toScripture Tunes and PixelPew. The ladies that run these respective sites were just attending so that they could get a better understanding of tech and connect with others in the Body. In my conversations with them, I wasn’t just impressed with their hearts for their respective areas of ministry, but in how much that was talked about that they had genuine interest in. These ladies are on the ball even more than us who present.
Side note: am wanting to steal Pixel Pew for her web design services, you should as well.

Then there was an insightful conversation with the folks representing MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship). Let’s just say that what they do with planes and ministry isn’t just encouraging, but brings back memories of wanting to fly like an eagle. They serve all over the world, and one of them talked about their travels in the South Pacific. I can only say that there’s a lot more in terms of information and life sharing that MMM will be doing with them in the future.

Another interesting conversation was had with the person from Interserve. Before BibleTech, I understood how professional services and the persons within them could serve Christ, in that conversation I understood how important that it was that these missionaries, more accurately, these service-supporters of missionary services are very valuable. MMM has a lot more to learn of that area, especially if Inner-Linked is going to become a bit more than just a footnote aspect of MMM’s goals.

Getting to those folks who did present. Well, Bob, Drew, Steven, Jonathan, Gabe, Donny (and wife), Aaron (and wife), Neil, Steven, James, Elizabeth, Weston and everyone else whose names I just forgot while typing this – you folks are awesome. I sincerely hope that its not another year before conversing with all of you. Yes, their platforms/presentation were great, but these folks just life a life in Christ that’s just one to learn from. It was the interaction with all of you that I personally looked forward to the most and was not disappointed.

Jayson Bradley (from Logos and the guy who set up BibleTech) – you are amazing. I wish we had more time. Thank God for your ears and insights. You did a great job, really great. Make sure that you get a window seat in those new offices now 🙂

Just as much as the technology is there to bring us together, the theme of the conference seemed to be to not forget the face time as well. And there was a lot of that all around. I even got into a number of conversations with the folks at the Sheraton San Jose where the conference was – great service, solid food, and just a general friendliness that was very nice to have.

So yes, there was a lot of talking going on. And there will be more. We’ve still got to talk about the main presentation and the other technical snaffu that happened during it. Stay tuned.