Where are you? What are you doing? Are you listening? Paying attention? Stay focused. Stop looking at your phone. Turn it off. Put it away. Be here. Now. In the present. Be with who you’re with. Talk with them. Live with them. Take some time. Think. Do you understand who you are? What you were called to do? Pause. Take it in. What is your community? Who is your community? What does local mean to you? Do you have a presence? If your church left the community what would happen? Would you have left a mark? Lead in the place you’re called to. Don’t worry about the past. The future will come later. It’s all about now. Here. Go all in. Be rooted. When you’re home, be home. Focus. Look at the big picture. Look at the small pictures. We need your undivided attention. October 5–7, 2011. Atlanta. Be present.
Why you should Be Present #1 Our local communities are in need of hope and the Catalyst community should lead right where we are.
Stop. We need your undivided attention. Distraction has become the new norm. We get caught up with what happened yesterday and are preoccupied with what may happen tomorrow. Our attention is too often focused on what is happening “out there.” In the same moment, we are talking on the phone, replying to an email, updating our status and checking the latest headline. We commit to be in too many places at once. And those right in our midst are hurting. Brokenness exists all around you. Right now. As leaders, we must be present. It’s our responsibility to embrace what God has put squarely in front of us, and take action where we are. Being present requires time, space, and place. Eye to eye focus. Undivided attention. Messy moments of inconvenience. A willingness to lay down everything else to pay attention to who is in front of you. Listening, caring, and loving. Putting down roots in a specific place. Leading where you are.
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We need more presence. With our Savior, our families, our friends, our neighbors, our city, our teams, our circle of influence. We must show up and be in the moment. Lead now. Influence big. Change the conversation. Your presence matters. God desires to use you for something momentous today. Lead Well. Be Rooted. You are Responsible.
Why you should Be Present #2 When Catalyst leaders convene, a powerful convergence of passion, energy, and influence is released into culture.
We are change makers. Catalyst is a powerful gathering of young leaders, a movement of influencers and world changers who love Jesus, see things differently, and feel a burden for our generation. We seek to learn, worship and create together with a momentous energy passionately pursuing God. On October 5–7, 13,000 leaders from across the United States and around the world will converge—a revolution of ideas where you'll challenge the process and think unconventionally. Even more than a cutting-edge event, Catalyst is an experience that leaves you enlightened, rejuvenated, and ready to embrace the life to which you’ve been entrusted and the journey to which you’ve been called. Expect a fully immersive learning, worship and creative experience, where timely inspiration can come from the thought leaders who grace our stage, or the person sitting in the seat right next to you. Catalyst has been described many ways, but once you’ve experienced it, you’ll call it what we call it—pure leadership adrenaline.
Your Presence is Requested. catalystconference.com
October 5–7, 2011 Atlanta
Catalyst brings together denominations, generations, and leaders with the common goal of being the Church— and not just talking Church. These restorers are serving God’s purpose for our generation.
Chuck Swindoll shares wisdom from nearly 50 years of ministry. Soledad O’Brien, CNN anchor and correspondent on the power of story.
Tony Dungy recounts his family’s personal experience of adoption. Scott Harrison, founder of charity: water, which has raised over $30 million for clean water projects.
Tad Agoglia, First Response Team founder and CNN Heroes Award winner.
Why you should Be Present #3 Catalyst unveils the greatest thoughts, stories, instruction, and practical ideas all in one place
– providing a spark for change.
The Catalyst stage is renowned for some powerful moments. We start by hosting an eclectic mix of seasoned sages, leadership experts, and passionate young upstarts. We introduce social entrepreneurs who are shaping culture and creative minds whose fringe thinking and audacious ideas challenge us all to redefine the playing field.
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Over the years, we’ve found that this learning community encourages leaders to return home impressed by God to do specific and amazing things. Some of the very best leadership insights are born at Catalyst … and we give the credit to these gifted communicators and the strong presence of the Spirit of God.
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Speakers Photo by Joel Grimes
Andy Stanley Lead Pastor, North Point Community Church northpoint.org
Priscilla Shirer
Dave Ramsey
Author, Good to Great, How the Mighty Fall and Co-Author, Built to Last jimcollins.com
Founder, Going Beyond Ministries and Author, Life Interrupted goingbeyond.com
Radio & TV Host, and Best-selling Author daveramsey.com
Judah Smith
Mark Driscoll
Blake Mycoskie
Lead Pastor, The City Church thecity.org
Founding Pastor, Mars Hill Church and Author, Doctrine marshillchurch.org
Founder, TOMS Shoes and Author, Start Something That Matters toms.com
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Jim Collins
Derreck Kayongo
Katie Davis
Francis Chan
David Kinnaman
Founder, Global Soap Project globalsoap.org
Author and Blogger, Kisses from Katie and Adoptive Mother of 13 amazima.org
Best-selling Author, Crazy Love and Forgotten God francischan.org
President, Barna Group and Author, You Lost Me barna.org
Joel Houston
Dr. Cornel West
Songwriter and Worship Leader, Hillsong UNITED and Co-lead Pastor, Hillsong NYC hillsongunited.com
Professor, Princeton University, Activist and Author, Race Matters cornelwest.com
Catalyst attracts the doers, influencers, cultural architects, activists, and agents of change in our churches and our world.
Why you should Be Present #4 When one voice worships One God, the veil between heaven and earth is lifted and His glory is revealed to His people.
His presence consumes us. Everything we do together to create Catalyst is really for an audience of One. Our collective voice sings, laughs, cries, screams, and praises all to glorify our God and risen King . We see it all as our act of worship, and we humbly lay it at the feet of Jesus. We are most alive, worshipping together. We were created for this. catalystconference.com
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Why you should Be Present #5 – 9 A Human Cannonball / Throwdini / Red Panda / Professor Splash / Guinness World Records
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We are passionate
about creating a unique experience. With so many serious things to process, your
brain needs frequent rest stops. Creativity and fun does something that primes our
minds for maximum absorption. If it makes your spirit smile, your heart light, and your jaw drop, we’ll try it. Maybe that’s why so many things from Catalyst actually stick. You gotta be present to truly get the full Catalyst experience!
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“Catalyst is like a really big family reunion. I can guarantee you will walk away inspired to courageously pursue the vision God has given you.” —Jay Hardwick
“This place represents some of the greatest leaders in the country who are very passionate about Jesus. There’s something special that God has done throughout the history of Catalyst ... I think it’s just the beginning.” —Craig Groeschel
“Catalyst is unlike many of the other conferences you’ve been to. I think a lot of us are getting conferenced out. But I always find fresh ideas when I come to Catalyst.” —Nancy Ortberg
“Catalyst is the premier conference for anyone who is serious about leadership. ” —Michael Hyatt
“I love Catalyst ... It is an amazing opportunity for both the Kingdom and for the heart.” —Louie Giglio
“I believe Catalyst has always been at the tip of the spear in helping the church understand how to not be behind culture, but instead how to get in front of it.” —Dino Rizzo
“I love being challenged to new ways of thinking and learning from those who are different. I always leave with a new personal challenge for myself.” —David Kirkpatrick
Why you should Be Present #10 One day of earth-- shaking ideas inspiring ongoing conversations at coffee shops, dinner tables and hotel lobbies.
Add Catalyst Labs to your experience Wednesday, October 5th How it Works 1
Add the Lab day to your Catalyst Experience.*
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Add on Pre-Lab Morning Sessions for just $19.
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Stay for Evening Unplugged Sessions (included with Labs). Add BOTH Morning Pre-Labs for just $19
Morning Pre-Lab Session 1 Reggie Joiner Founder and CEO, Orange and Author, Think Orange
Perspective
Activists
As culture makers, we must use the biblical narrative as the lens in which we view our world as well as address the issues within it. Hear how we can live out the tension that exists at the intersection of the biblical and cultural story and use our influence to shape the culture, not just react to it.
Our world is being confronted with serious needs. How does the mission of the church intersect with rising global and local concerns? Hear compelling stories of leaders active in making a difference.
Session 2 Tim Elmore Founder, Growing Leaders and Author, Generation iY
Engage Young leaders have a passion for genuineness, but often our leadership culture doesn’t provide an environment to be vulnerable and human in our pursuit of God. Join in a dialogue with fellow travelers as they candidly share their journey of spiritual formation and spur us towards authentic transformation.
Dave Gibbons Lead Pastor, NewSong Church and Author, The Monkey and the Fish
Joel Houston Songwriter and Worship Leader, Hillsong UNITED and Co-lead Pastor, Hillsong NYC
Joshua Dubois Director, White House Office of Faithbased and Neighborhood Partnerships
Eugene Cho Founder, One Day’s Wages and Lead Pastor, Quest Church
Nancy Duarte CEO and Principal, Duarte Design and Author, Slide:ology and Resonate
Bob Goff Founder, Restore International and Author, Finding Karishma
Vicky Beeching Songwriter, Musician, Communicator Samuel Rodriguez President, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference Margaret Feinberg Author, Scouting the Divine and The Sacred Echo
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Lysa TerKeurst NY Times Best-Selling Author and President, Proverbs 31 Ministries
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* Mike Foster Founder, People of the Second Chance, Junky Car Club and Author, Gracenomics
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Panel Bethany Hoang Director, International Justice Mission Institute
Bobby Bailey Co-founder, Invisible Children and Global Poverty Project
Jena Lee Nardella Executive Director, Blood:Water Mission
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Catalyst Labs are smaller environments designed specifically to engage around issues pertinent to next generation leaders on a deeper level. These sessions are popular because the learning format affords participants more interaction with the speaker and encourages great dialogue between sessions. In this conversational workshop environment, you’ll engage in dialogue with new, fresh voices in leadership and the Church.
Choose from 6 lab tracks or create a custom track. Lab tracks are simply recommendations for specific courses of interest. If you prefer, chart your own course by selecting sessions from multiple tracks.
Influence
Missional
Storytelling
Organizations rise and fall on leadership. This practical forum will provide tactical tools for everyone desiring to elevate their effect on their circle of influence.
A historical approach to community engagement is challenging our current church practice. Dig deep into the heart of our mission and integrate it into your community.
Communicating your vision is essential. The story gives context for the action. Imagine in new ways with the best cultural storytellers we know.
Michael Hyatt Chairman, Thomas Nelson Publishing, Author, and Blogger
Mark Batterson Pastor, National Community Church and Best-Selling Author, Wild Goose Chase and Primal
Jon Acuff Blogger and Author, Stuff Christians Like and Quitter
Jim Daly President, Focus on the Family and Author, Finding Home
Lecrae Moore Hip Hop Artist and Co-founder, ReachLife Ministries
Anthony Bradley Associate Professor of Theology and Ethics, The King’s College
Honorable Lisa M. Borders President, Grady Health Foundation and Former City Council President & Vice Mayor, City of Atlanta
Stacy Spencer Founder and Senior Pastor, New Direction Christian Church
Susan Isaacs Actor, Comedienne and Author, Angry Conversations with God
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Jeanne Stevens Lead Pastor, Soul City Church and Author, What Lies Beneath
Jim Reese President and CEO, Atlanta Mission
Darren Whitehead Teaching Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church and Co-author, Rumors of God
Mary Graham Executive Vice President, Live Events, Thomas Nelson Women of Faith and Revolve Tours
Charles Jenkins Lead Pastor, Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church
Jon Tyson Lead Pastor, Trinity Grace Church, New York City and Co-author, Rumors of God
Jo Saxton Director, 3DM and Author, Real God. Real Life.
Lisa Sharon Harper Executive Director, New York Faith & Justice
Evening Unplugged Bonus Sessions After an engaging day of intense stories and practical teaching, relax and join other leaders for a refreshing evening of enlightening content, conversation, and worship in an unplugged environment.
Option 1 David Platt Pastor, The Church at Brook Hills and Author, Radical
Option 2 David Kinnaman President, Barna Group and Author, You Lost Me
Why you should Be Present #11 With shared influence committing to reflect the Kingdom, the Catalyst community is combating injustice and impacting lives around the world.
Catalyst humbly stewards the responsibility of introducing and connecting every leader with the projects that touch the lives of people in need. Over the years, the Catalyst community has launched documentaries, brought clean water to millions, helped lift children out of poverty, promoted an adoption movement, confronted sex trafficking, and funded hundreds of businesses for entrepreneurial women. Don’t miss an opportunity to connect with the most inspiring stories of people courageously fighting to end suffering everywhere. Our Partners in Doing Good. International Justice Mission
Rwanda Clean Water
charity: water
TOMS Shoes
Veritas Fashion
Not For Sale
Art House Dallas
To Write Love On Her Arms
Bethany Christian Services
Trade As One
The A21 Campaign
Word Made Flesh
CitySquare
143Million.org
Advent Conspiracy
Compassion International
People of the Second Chance
I-HEART
Gift Card Giver
Convoy Of Hope
Orange County Rescue Mission
One Day’s Wages
Servolution
Nuru International
Invisible Children
HelloSomebody
Krochet Kids
HOPE International
Samaritan’s Purse
Mission Year
31 Bits
A Home In Haiti
LiNK Global
SafeWorldNexus
First Response Team of America
410 Bridge
Tronie Foundation
Project 7
Christian Alliance For Orphans
Red Eye, Inc.
First Response Team of America’s fleet of trucks and equipment on display.
Strategic partners like Project 7 create great products with the purpose of giving back. Mac Powell singing with the Daraja Children’s Choir.
Land Of A Thousand Hills
Find out more about these organizations at catalystconference.com/doinggood
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Riley Goodfellow, age 10, meets charity: water founder Scott Harrison after raising thousands of dollars for clean water.
Socks, towels and canned items collected at Catalyst to serve Atlanta.
Compassion student Jimmy meets his sponsor for the very first time at Catalyst.
Adoption and orphan care is incredibly important to the Catalyst community. Hundreds of families have adopted over the last year.
Freedom necklaces were distributed to all attendees in partnership with The A21 Campaign, reminding us of millions still in slavery.
We have a gift for you. A personally wrapped experience from Catalyst. Take a moment to tear open the wrapping and see what’s inside. We don’t just wow people with a single prize you have a slim chance of winning. Instead, from now until Catalyst, everyone who visits the website gets a gift on us!
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Labs Ticket
$99
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Pre-Lab Ticket
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