Dennis reflects on an experience at the Men's Advanced Conference at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, Minnesota. Initially feeling overlooked and envious as his table went unnoticed compared to the more popular Vincent Miller’s booth, Dennis is surprised by a powerful encounter. A man named Steve, whom he knew from his time in prison, unexpectedly walks into the conference. Steve had recently been released after serving an 18-year sentence. They reconnect, and Steve shares how he had been unsure about attending but was encouraged by a stranger who invited him.

As the day unfolds, Steve has a profound experience. He reconnects with two men he had done time with in federal prison, both of whom had turned their lives around. At lunch, he also meets the brother of a man who had mentored him during his prison time, and this man offers him a job. This series of divine encounters deeply moves Steve. Dennis, in turn, is reminded that his ministry isn’t about reaching large crowds, but about helping one person. He realizes that his purpose isn't to draw attention to himself or gain a following but to serve individuals like Steve, whose lives can be transformed by God's grace. This experience becomes a reminder that ministry is about the personal connections and the individual lives touched, rather than the visible success of big events.