Hey
Earlier this year, I was away for a Christian conference. A regular of Quality in Software, Scott, asked that I talk some more about it. I don’t want to go in to too much detail as this forum is really focused on software quality but there is always some margin to escape that, so here goes…
I don’t know if you’ve ever been to a Christian conference before. They are essentially opportunities for people around the nation and beyond to learn and mingle.
The conference was about being the change within the community. Focusing on immersions and lectures, it sought to give delegates a good idea of how people struggle around the world; it was intended delegates would take the story back home with them.
I personally didn’t get a lot out of it. I wanted to attend the conference so that I would have a better understanding of some of the struggles people face in the world and a better understanding of how the Bible was understood back when it was written; I didn’t feel I came away with either of those. What I did get out of it was a better understanding of myself and who I am. I think that is of some value to me.
Kind Regards
Glenn
Interesting blog, I’ll try and spread the word.
Hi Glenn.
I think you should re-evaluate how much you might have gotten out of the conference. We are not different people at different times – you are a whole person all of the time, always bringing our whole selves. You are a Software developer and tester, a Christian, a Fiancé (future husband and perhaps father), a son and brother, … all the time. Perhaps you didn’t get out what you expected you’d get from the convention, but did you come back changed in some way that you might not have expected? We use the same gifts, skills and experience whichever facet of our lives is uppermost at any particular moment.
Scott