WELCOME IMN 2006 was posted on January 31st, 2006 at 11.02am and is filed under IMN. This entry has 171 comments. You can follow any responses through the RSS 2.0 Feed.
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rachel, we have plenty of hang spots, but not necessarily where folks come for “community” we have the opportunity to develop THAT and people will be DRAWN to that
It’s not that the bar, pubs, etc that Rachel mentions are something we’re avoiding, it’s just that in the evening they become very much all about drinking and the social element goes out the window…there aren’t many environments for people in an evening to just hang out in a chilled atmosphere without going out for a drive to an traditional countryside english pub.
I’ve started a group of 20 somethings. We gather the last Sunday of the month for CAFFIENATED. We throw up a short film or a rant, then we converse..We host it at local hang-outs and houses…..Its worked well, one thing that has been cool has been to have people right tough questions in a box. The anonomys nature of the BOX allows people to dig deep and not feel stupid…
has anyone thought about how “Tagging” can be applied in a social sense as well. For instance at the VOX (physical) you could post amoungst different corners a message board, and groups could TAG what they are talking about so people walking in the door could jump right in….does this make sense
Conrad, just click on the “Get a Vox Blog” on the top right of my blog. that will take you to another blog. Click on “Join Vox Now.” After that it is self explanatory. Let me know when you’ve got it set up.
Eric, I’m talking about a real table in a cafe and what ever the topic of discussion is tagged on a display screen on the wall above that table….so people just but in….if it says “Love” (open discussion)
rachel, we have plenty of hang spots, but not necessarily where folks come for “community” we have the opportunity to develop THAT and people will be DRAWN to that
how does thursday of next week work for you to meet with Brian Russell?
It’s not that the bar, pubs, etc that Rachel mentions are something we’re avoiding, it’s just that in the evening they become very much all about drinking and the social element goes out the window…there aren’t many environments for people in an evening to just hang out in a chilled atmosphere without going out for a drive to an traditional countryside english pub.
for me depends on time…but if I miss it i’ll be reading comments for sure.
by the way, how many of you are setting up Voxtropolis blogs?
I’ve started a group of 20 somethings. We gather the last Sunday of the month for CAFFIENATED. We throw up a short film or a rant, then we converse..We host it at local hang-outs and houses…..Its worked well, one thing that has been cool has been to have people right tough questions in a box. The anonomys nature of the BOX allows people to dig deep and not feel stupid…
Thursday’s good…..same time?
If it’s at a similar time, I should be able to join the conversation.
Eric, exactly. Bars are for drinking, clubs are for, well, you know, but a Café environment builds something different. We call it “Culture Pub.”
Alex, I’ve never blogged before, but have been tempted to start on several occasions….Vox is really tempting me to jump in.
cool ideas brandon, gonna copy some of that…ok?
I won’t be available – I’m playing with some guys in a worship band that night but Sam can tell me all about it and I’ll read everything afterwards.
alex,
next week thursday works.
My VOX is up…
You should, Conrad…you really should! (Apparently there’s an AMAZING support team as well should you need it!!)
its not mine eric….abundance its ours
conrad, alex et al are the reason i’ve started (since last march)…i’ve slowly worked into it and am now getting friends and family to begin as well…
I’ve got a vox blog. It’s taken a while to get used to but Sam is very helpful to have around! I’ll be checking out all of your blogs and future blogs
has anyone thought about how “Tagging” can be applied in a social sense as well. For instance at the VOX (physical) you could post amoungst different corners a message board, and groups could TAG what they are talking about so people walking in the door could jump right in….does this make sense
Thursday works for me. However, I do not think I will have time to get the book and have it read by then.
Conrad, just click on the “Get a Vox Blog” on the top right of my blog. that will take you to another blog. Click on “Join Vox Now.” After that it is self explanatory. Let me know when you’ve got it set up.
conrad,
blog…great tool to expand your influence in your community.
We have to read the whole of the OT before Thursday?!
cool idea brandon, have you seen this in play…or the boards could post topics and blog address and then folks log on and interact…
Are we gonna talk about all of the crazy OT sex…seriously…its out of control.
Is that a problem Sam?
Of course not…I normally read through the OT once a week.
you uk’ers are SO spiritual
Eric, I’m talking about a real table in a cafe and what ever the topic of discussion is tagged on a display screen on the wall above that table….so people just but in….if it says “Love” (open discussion)
It takes you a whole week?
got ya, i like it
Rachel, what do you play?
The viola and piano and sing (not all at the same time!) Next week it’s the Viola…
Yeah, I know. I’m slacking. Pray for me.
Uh, Eric, I believe the proper term is H.M.S. (Her Majesty’s Sam)
My bad, I was thinking we needed to read the Celtic Way –George Hunter by Thurs.
excuse please (head low)
I’m also going to line Eric Bryant to lead us in a one hour online chat on the Leadership Matrix.
Dave Auda will also return to lead us in a one hour online debrief on his small groups class.
How’s that sound?
I can make next Thursday. Today got messed up with one of my denominational execs coming into town. I still need to read Spon.
Rachel is a GREAT lead worshipper…you should make her work a bit when we’re over!!
dean, i’d like to connect sometime is there a time/day better for you, than not
Those both sound great Alex
alex,
that sounds great…looking forward to what eric has to say.
Sounds great, Alex. The regular cotact with each other and course leaders is definitely helpful.
sounds great!
Those classes sound great….I’d love to build on what Dave talked about with small groups and dive into some leadership issues around that topic.
Any time Eric. We’re only a short drive away from each other. Give me a ring 805-405-9828.
Alex, I think the general concensus is “sounds great!”
just tell me when and where…im’ in….
I just emailed Brian to set up our one hour online chat for Thursday of next week an Noon Pacific Standard time.