I had thought about trying to get up to Chicago to attend the GLS in person at Willow Creek, but the relative costs (R10000 versus R600) and logistics (I needed to fly back to SA shortly after the Summit) eventually swayed things and I went to the satellite site at Bayside (Colin and Janet's local church). They were off camping with Janet's sister and brother-in-law, so I was on my own to look after the menagerie, and to do my first solo outing on the (wrong side of the) roads (successfully!).
The GLS was amazing as always. Bill Hybels was his usual inspiring, stretching, challenging self. I went straight-away and bought his new book, Axiom, which looks great. I thought there was perhaps more emphasis on social issues this year (not a criticism). Wendy Kopp of Teach for America left me wondering if there was a possible model for South Africa to follow in terms of addressing some of the problems in school education. Bill George's presentation was a little "academic" in its style (not a bad thing!), but I thoroughly enjoyed it and bought his two books. The interview with Brad Anderson of Best Buy was also a highlight for me - an excellent example of a servant-leader in action.
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