I just got back from my first Camp Logos, a seminary to help users of Logos Bible Software learn how to use this powerful program. First, let me say that Morris Proctor is a very good teacher. A seminar of this kind might seem like a long boring thing to sit through. Two full days of watching some guy point out how to use a Bible study program? Ugh!! But it was anything but boring even though about half of the content was not new to me at all. I was a beta tester of the program which means that I have been using it for longer than most (six months) and it is hard to learn something new about a program after using it almost every day for that long. Despite this, Moe (Proctor’s self identified nickname) does a great job of making the seminary move quickly. Attendees are not only informed but even entertained by his keen sense of humor. Moe is also very personable with a humble attitude. When he says, “Email me with any questions” you believe he will likely respond himself. We will see if he does. He is a former pastor and preacher who started teaching fellow pastors how to use the program years ago. He did such a good job of it that Logos made him the “Authorized Logos Trainer” for the company.

Second, even intermediate (which is likely where I would fit) users will learn. He does a good job of showing lots of undocumented tricks and keystrokes. The way he has you follow along on your own computer (or a borrowed one if you don’t have a laptop to bring) forces you to learn the time saving keyboard shortcuts. I will always use them saving me lots of time.

Finally, if all you did was customize the way he suggests, it would likely be worth the fee. He shows you how to do some time saving customization. I also ordered the advanced manuals and his self published book about sermon preparation. I look forward to learning more. I really hope that I will get to hear him preach some time as I am sure it would be a great experience.

If you want to attend a Camp Logos, you can do so for $225. The schedule of upcoming camps is on the MP Seminars site. When you go, you will have two days of training. You will get a seminar syllabus with information about what you are learning. Bring your laptop or rent one of theirs for $15.  The Camp Logos I is an overview of the program and how to use the basic and a look at some of the advanced features. Camp Logos II delves deeper into the advanced features including language study. While there you will hear what Moe suggests as some of the best Logos books to buy and even gives discounts.

I hope to be able to go to a Camp Logos II sometime soon. I wouldn’t mind doing the Camp Logos Cruise to Alaska in June. Sadly, I cannot.

Finally, let me say a big thanks to Central Baptist Church in Henderson, NC the host of the seminar. They provided lunch for a reasonable fee as well as drinks and snacks for the break times each day.

Here is a quick video from Moe on Camp Logos

Camp Promo from MP Seminars on Vimeo.