Why in the world was I in North Dakota?!

After posting a few pictures on Facebook while in North Dakota, some people were left wondering why on earth I was even there. Let me tell you.

As many of you know I am apart of a Leadership program called Young Daniel. What many of you may NOT know is that this is also the first year of said program. In a nut shell I was in North Dakota to help spread the word about Tentmakers and Young Daniel.

On Friday (a week ago as I write this) we arrived in Valley City North Dakota. "We" consists of Clint Elliot (a Daniel leader) and Abbey Meyer (a fellow Young Daniel in Whitewater). "Arrival" consisted of Riverbend Farm, an ideal location for the weekend that was to follow. We met with Tim and Carol Huber and Terri LeGrand, all Daniel Leadership Institute graduates.

Here is a picture of the church that was on the location:

Friday evening about 20 or so people came to learn more about Tentmakers and Young Daniel. Clint, Abbey, and I had the opportunity to share the vision of Young Daniel and to also share some personal stories of how it has made an impact on us. It was really fantastic to see people get as excited as we are!

The following morning there was an Educators Breakfast focused on encouraging Christian teachers. Clint and Terri led a fantastic workshop that encouraged the teachers, and also gave them some powerful tools to use in their classrooms. This is a picture of that workshop:

Following that around lunch we were able to lead a Young Daniel workshop. Each workshop is special in its own way. So many new things are shared each time, so it is always really awesome to be a part of them.

That afternoon is when the "tourism began." All I need to do is show you this picture:

Now that's a buffalo monument if there ever was one.

Sunday morning Abbey and I had the chance to help Terri lead a Sunday school for middle and high schoolers. Clint was also able to talk to a mens group.

Before heading back to Wisconsin, a trip to visit Minnesota was in order. Getting to visit Dick Amundson (founder of Tentmakers) was not only fantastic but it was  much needed.

Well thanks for reading! I love to finish with a question so I will do that.

What's the craziest tourist location you have visited? Do you have a picture? I would love to hear from you.