We had a good time yesterday in Talladega, AL. If you follow on Twitter, you would have enjoyed the extra level of fun. ;-)

While in Talladega, I spoke to the Woman's Missionary Union national leadership, state presidents, and executive directors on "Unpacking the 21st Century Church." Speaking for two hours after lunch can be a tough time slot(!), but we had a great time.

While there, I saw a picture that just had to be shared. It was so good that I pulled over on the side of the road with our Two Rivers team (they road with me while we planned) and took the picture.

Enjoy:

It seems like a random connection until you think about the mouse. It made me smile.

Anyway, this week is another week at home. I could get use to these. And, if you follow on Twitter, Facebook, or read the blog, you will notice that I am traveling less this year than I did in 2009. I am trying to spend more time at home and at LifeWay. Last year, I spoke at about sixty different events. This year it will be forty or so. Next year, it will be about thirty.

But, I do appreciate that many of you pray for me while I travel and will always use the weekend blog to update on my journeys.

Next week, I take a quick trip to Los Angeles for some meetings at Saddleback and with the Foursquare leadership (no public speaking events) and then back home.

The next time I speak on the road looks like this:

Chattanooga, TN (January 29, 2010)
Conclave, a training event for youth pastors. (We might do something with church planters while I am there... stay tuned.)

Jacksonville Pastors Conference (January 30, 2010)
The Jacksonville Pastors Conference has a long and powerful history in my denomination. Their theme this year is navigating ministry in uncharted waters (and be sure to check out the website for some well-done videos about their theme).

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church (January 31, 2010)
I will be preaching all the Sunday morning services at Johnson Ferry and then leading their leadership training that evening.

And, looking ahead into February, I will be speaking at the Verge Missional Communities Conference. I am the guy on page 3 next to George Patterson (someone that you might not know but need to hear).

See you on the road...