The Reason Orange Conference Matters #kidmin #stumin

Why in the world do 4,500-5000 people come to Atlanta at the end of April each year?  I could list a slew of reasons like the speakers, the music, the passion to reach the next generation, or simply to see a guy named Lanny do something really stupid and funny.  Of course none of those things are the number 1 reason I came to the Orange Conference or eventually moved to Atlanta to be on the creative team that makes the conference happen.

So what’s the big deal? Why come?

When Bill Clinton ran for office his campaign manager kept telling him and the entire staff this phrase:  “It’s about the economy, stupid.”  This message kept them on point.  My mantra for the Orange Conference is, “It’s about relationships, stupid.”  Sure Orange is the best conference around when it comes to excellence, strategy, message, family ministry, children’s ministry, student ministry, and I could go on and on.  Those things don’t mean much though if you don’t connect with your team and other teams that you can collaborate with.

Some of my best friends in the world get together at Orange each year.  No matter if they live in New York, Texas, Michigan, Tennessee, California, Ohio or Georgia.  We all come together and spend as much time as we can together.  You see to me there is as much that happens outside of the conference that happens inside the conference.  When I’m asked is it worth it because money is tight or that is a lot of time, I scream, “YES!”

Come on down or over or up for that matter.  We would love to have you.  Don’t know what I’m talking about when I say Orange conference or need more info?  Click this banner and sign up before Feb.17th.  You will save money and have a blast while you are here.