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. May 9-11, 2012. Dallas. 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 gather, a powerful convergence of passion, energy, and influence is released into culture.
We are change makers. Catalyst Dallas is a gathering of young influencers who 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 May 9-11, 3500 leaders are converging for a revolution of ideas challenging the process and pursuing unconventional dreams. Even more than a cuttingedge event, Catalyst is an experience that leaves you enlightened, rejuvenated, and ready to embrace the life to which you have 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 Dallas has been described many ways, but once you’ve experienced it, you’ll call it what we call it - pure leadership adrenaline.
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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. John Perkins and Gary Haugen share wisdom from years of fighting for justice and reconciliation for the least of these. Scott Belsky helps us move from being creative to being creators.
Christine Caine challenges us to trade in a faith of safety and comfort for one of courage and risk.
Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons recounts his family’s personal experience of adoption. Matt Chandler shares a laugh with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo.
Pastor, Author and Sage Eugene Peterson receives the Catalyst Lifetime Achievement Award.
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
Andy Stanley
Katie Davis
Lead Pastor, North Point Community Church northpoint.org
Best-selling Author, Kisses from Katie and Adoptive Mother of 13 amazima.org
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Matt Chandler Lead Pastor, The Village Church, Dallas thevillagechurch.net
John C. Maxwell Leadership Expert and Best-Selling Author of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership johnmaxwell.com
Kirk Franklin
Judah Smith
Nancy Duarte
Grammy Award-winning Singer, Speaker and Author, The Blueprint kirkfranklin.com
Lead Pastor, The City Church, Seattle thecity.org
CEO and Principal, Duarte Design and Author, Slide:ology and Resonate duarte.com
Perry Noble
Rudy Rasmus
Jud Wilhite
Bob Goff
Blogger, Author, and Senior Pastor, NewSpring Church newspring.cc
Pastor, Street Ethicist, and Global Humanitarian pastorrudy.net
Senior Pastor, Central Christian Church, Las Vegas and Author, Torn centralonline.tv
Founder, Restore International and Author, Love Does bobgoff.com
Jon Acuff
Israel Houghton
Gungor
Blogger and Best-selling Author, Stuff Christians Like and Quitter jonacuff.com
Grammy Award-winning Gospel Music Artist newbreedmusic.com
Grammy nominated Worship Artists gungormusic.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. catalystdallas.com
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Why you should Be Present #5 – 9 Finger Rockets / Tripp and Tyler / Bboy Battles / High Flying Acrobatics / The Unexpected
Pure Fun
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, and inspiring conversations at coffee shops, dinner tables and hotel lobbies.
Add Catalyst Labs to your experience Wednesday, May 9th
Opening Session Mark Batterson Pastor, National Community Church and Best-Selling Author, Wild Goose Chase and The Circle Maker
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.
Lysa TerKeurst NY Times Best-selling Author and President, Proverbs 31 Ministries
Perspective
Innovators
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. A new breed of pioneers are rising up to face these challenges through creative and ground-breaking means. Hear these compelling stories of leaders active is advancing the common good.
Esther Havens Humanitarian Documentary Photographer
Claire Diaz-Ortiz Social Innovation, Twitter and Author, Twitter for Good
Jonathan Merritt Faith and Culture Writer, Activist, and Author, A Faith of Our Own
Jen Hatmaker Bible Teacher and Author, Seven: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess
Bob Goff Founder, Restore International and Author, Love Does
Brandon Hatmaker Pastor, Austin New Church, Co-Founder of Restore Communities, and Missional Strategist
Margaret Feinberg Author, Scouting the Divine and Hungry for God
Panel Amena Brown Poet, Speaker, and Journalist
Carlos Whittaker Artist, Experience Architect, and Blogger, Ragamuffin Soul
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Leroy Barber President, Mission Year and Author, Everyday Missions
Jeremy Cowart Award-winning Photographer and Founder, Help Portrait
Jena Lee Nardella Executive Director, Blood:Water Mission
Michael Gungor Songwriter and Musician, Gungor
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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, Blogger, and Author, Platform
Jo Saxton Director, 3DM and Author, Real God. Real Life.
Jon Acuff Blogger and Best-selling Author, Stuff Christians Like and Quitter
Pete Wilson Lead Pastor, Cross Point Church and Author, Plan B and Empty Promises
Jeff Vanderstelt Pastor, Soma Communities, Church Planter and Board Member, ACTS29
Chris Seay Pastor, Ecclesia Houston and Author, The Gospel According to Jesus
Tullian Tchividjian Lead Pastor, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and Author, Jesus + Nothing = Everything
Herbert Cooper Senior Pastor, The People’s Church, Oklahoma City
Panel Jeanne Stevens Lead Pastor, Soul City Church and Author, What Lies Beneath
Jennie Allen Bible Teacher and Author, Anything: The Prayer that Unlocked My God and My Soul
Jenny White Executive Director, Art House Dallas and Board Member, Art House America
Closing Session 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.
Reggie Joiner Founder and CEO, Orange and Author, Think Orange
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
Hello Somebody
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
Red Eye, Inc.
Christian Alliance For Orphans
Venture Expeditions
Land Of A Thousand Hills
Blood:Water Mission
Hello Somebody utilizes consumer goods to raise awareness and funds to feed and educate poverty stricken children.
Gift Card Giver puts unused gift cards to work helping those in need. The Venture Expeditions Present: Hope tour supports flood victims in Joplin, MO and Tuscaloosa, AL.
Find out more about these organizations at catalystdallas.com/doinggood
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Scott Harrison and charity: water have raised over $30 million for clean water projects.
Socks, towels and canned items collected to serve Dallas through CitySquare.
Strategic Partners like 31 Bits create great products with the purpose of giving back.
Freedom necklaces were distributed to all attendees in partnership with The A21 Campaign, reminding us of millions still in slavery.
The Catalyst community is stepping up to break the cycle of poverty for many children in need through Compassion International sponsorships.
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