"Real Ideas gives me practical suggestions for ministry. I can get theory from a book, but I need to know what works from those who have experienced it.  I always get that from this conference. Thanks." Ken Shick, Hyde Park Presbyterian Church, Tampa, Florida

"Real Ideas was one of the best and most beneficial conferences we have ever participated in." Keith Wilkins, Crossings Community Church, Lake Mary, Florida

"Our team of 12 attended Real Ideas and we were able to attend almost all the practical and real life ministry workshops offered. We all felt it was one of the best inspirational and educational conferences that we have ever attended!"
Jack R Palzer, Calvary Lutheran Church, Apollo Beach, Florida

"The Real Ideas Conference has been such a blessing to our church!  Each year we come away with great ideas and a fresh vision of where God wants to lead our church. Van Dyke is bigger than our church, but the ideas given and the principles taught can apply to churches of all sizes.  I highly recommend the Real Ideas Conference for churches of all sizes." Dan Prine, Edgewater United Methodist Church, Port Charlotte, Florida

"Our whole team was so excited after participating in the Real Ideas Conference. We picked up wonderful new ministry ideas in a variety of areas, but more than that we were able to learn from the development process and essentially learn from other’s mistakes." Peter Cottrell First United Methodist Church, Land O’Lakes, Florida