All summer and fall, we’ll be rolling out a series of homemade videos about Following Christ 2008. In each one, we’ll go behind the scenes a little to learn more about the conference — and in each one, you’ll learn about some new give-away, drawing, contest, or special deal. Enjoy!

To learn more about the contests we feature in each video, see the giveaway rules.

Video #10: “Outtakes”

The conference is over, but director Jon Boyd has a few final words — and a gag reel of outtakes to send you off into 2009. See you around!

Video #9: “Chex Mix”

In lean times, it’s necessary to cut out luxury items — but equally important not to cut out the essential. Here are some value propositions from FC08 Conference Director Jon Boyd about trimming the fat but keeping the meat.

Giveaway: Two winners will each win a care package of Jon’s homemade Wonder-Working Chex Mix. Deadline: December 4, 2008. (Watch the video to learn how to enter.)

Video #8: “Trick or Treat”

What will you get out of attending the Following Christ 2008 conference? Director Jon Boyd points out some highlights and gets all geared up for Halloween at the same time.

Giveaway: Five winners will each win a $20 Amazon gift certificate. Deadline: November 6, 2008. (Watch the video to learn how to enter.)

Video #7: “Getting Off to a Great Start”

Just before the main Following Christ 2008 conference begins, we hope you’ll join us for one of our five Day Ahead events. In this video, Jon Boyd tells you all about the Day Aheads, and how they can get your conference experience off to a great start.

Giveaway: One winner will have their full Day Ahead registration covered. Deadline: October 22, 2008. (Watch the video to learn how to enter.)

Video #6: “Some Ideas Are Better than Others”

What’s a pennywise Following Christ delegate to do? Conference Director Jon Boyd shares his ideas about how to find the money to attend. Some ideas are better than others.

Giveaway: Three winners will receive a $50 credit to their FC08 account. Deadline: October 8, 2008. (Watch the video to learn how to enter.)

Video #5: “The Rhythm of Innovation”

Conference Director Jon Boyd catches the connection between demands for constant innovation and the ways we’ll dig into the Bible at Following Christ 2008.

Giveaway: Three winners will receive a $30 Amazon gift certificate. Deadline: September 22, 2008. (Watch the video to learn how to enter.)

Video #4: “What Would Jesus Do — If He Worked in Your Field?”

In the latest Director’s Video, Jon Boyd announces the Bosscher-Hammond Prizes, held in conjunction with FC08, which carry $6,000 in cash awards.

Giveaway: Six winners will receive a copy of the new book, Culture Making by Andy Crouch (who is the Chair of the Bosscher-Hammond Prize Competition Jury). Deadline: October 1, 2008. (Watch the video to learn how to enter.)

Video #3: “My Low-Price Guarantee”

In the third FC08 Director’s Video, Jon Boyd explains his top five reasons why you shouldn’t delay registering for Following Christ 2008.

Giveaway: Two winners will receive a $50 credit to their FC08 registration account. Deadline: August 21, 2008. (Watch the video to learn how to enter.)

Video #2: “Jumper Cables”

In our second episode, Jon Boyd introduced the theme of the Following Christ 2008 conference: human flourishing.

Giveaway: All entrants receive a limited-edition FC08 fridge magnet (while supplies last), and three random winners receive the InterVarsity Press book of their choice (list price $75 or less). Deadline: August 5, 2008. (Watch the video to learn how to enter.)

Video #1: “Do you mind? I’m filming here!”

In this, the first installment in conference director Jon Boyd’s homemade videos about Following Christ 2008, we meet representatives of the conference audience.

Giveaway: Three $30 Amazon.com gift certificates. Deadline: July 22, 2008. (Watch the video to learn how to enter.)