Last week Brad Lomenick and I were able to spend a couple of days in Chicago to cheer on and support Ben Arment and the first ever Story Conference.  I was honestly bummed I didn't get a chance to experience the Cultivate Conference the day before; I heard nothing but great reviews; well done Tim Schraeder, Dawn Nicole Baldwin, and the many leaders that worked so hard to offer such an interactive connection opportunity for ministry leaders.  Make sure to check out Cultivate - all proceeds go to benefit the Center for Church Communications and Blood:Water Mission.  Definitely worth your time...

Ben Arment and his team of leaders did a great job with Story 2009.  it was fun to see Ben in his sweet spot creating, leading, and facilitating opportunities for leaders to experience a fresh glimpse of the greatest Story ever told...a Story still unfolding.  Can't wait to see what Ben and his team have up their sleeve next!

Here are some links to pictures from both the Cultivate Conference AND the Story Conference.  Thanks again to everyone for offering their gifts and talents on behalf of those in ministry that have been refreshed and encouraged!

Cultivate Pictures
TwitPics
Tweetstream from Cultivate

Pictures from STORY
Joshua White
Story Chicago Flickr Stream
Tweetstream from STORY

NOTE:  If you have other links or posts that provide even more pictures, content, or summaries please don't hesitate to link to them in our comments.  I know others would LOVE to check them out...thanks!