I have to say that I am excited for 2 reasons. One is that I am going to Catalyst for the first time. I’ve wanted to go for a few years now, and I have finally decided to make it out to the east coast in October. I am also really excited because Eric, my bro, is coming with me. We’ve never really taken a trip together, so it should be good times. The speakers I am most stoked for are:
- Andy Stanley - Environments. The idea alone has redefined ministry for me.
- Craig Groschel - One of the most creative, out of the box thinkers I’ve found.
- Seth Godin - The Dip changed how I view life, and I wouldn’t be where I am without getting out of the cul-de-sac I was in.
- William Paul Young - Haven’t read The Shack, but enough people won’t shut up about it that I am now excited to hear this guy speak.
- Tim Collins - Good to Great, again, I haven’t read it, but everyone is raving mad about it. (mad in a good way)
We also registered for the labs, and there are a couple names that I have to drop here:
- Perry Noble - I really can’t get enough of this guy’s passion and transparency.
- Mark Batterson - Best book title ever. His vision for DC is amazing. God sized.
- Reggie McNeal - His six questions have been formational in our church, and he talks so fast when he gets excited that I can’t help but get excited. Missional Community. Good stuff.
It’s still a ways off, but I am so excited.
July 6th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Seth Godin huh? I’ve never heard of him but because of you and your huge recommendation, I’m going to check it out.