Young Influencers List- November edition

by bradlomenick in Misc. 5 Comments

Here you go, the November edition of the Young Influencers List. Link to all past issues here:

1. Aaron Cohen- human rights activist, founder of  the Abolish Slavery Coalition and author of the book Slave Hunter.

2. Jaime Colman- 18 year-old who started the initiative “Shoes for Karogoto” and delivered 4200 pairs of shoes to friends in Kenya through 410 Bridge. Story is here.

3. Stephen Hunton- great photographer. Check out his site. Enough said.

4. Lecrae Moore- hip-hop Christian artist with Reach Records, speaker, activist and entertainer. He’s really good.

5. Jeanne Stevens- speaker, author, mom, pastor, and now church planter of Soul City Church in Chicago.

Have recommendations for upcoming months? Leave them here.

How many Leaders does it takes to put on Catalyst?

by bradlomenick in Misc. 5 Comments

It takes around 500 folks every year to put on our large Catalyst event in Atlanta the first week of October.

Our Catalyst full-time team consists of 12 people. So that means 488 “other” folks are involved in the process of creating and delivering the best experience out there for Next Generation Leaders.

I would love to list all 500 folks. But not enough room here. However, all 500 are listed on the bonus edition as part of the event DVD set.

In the meantime, here is a list of some of the key folks involved and their role:

Melissa Kruse – Project Manager and Assistant Event Director

Jason Haynes – Project Manager

Courtney Fahey – Executive Assistant/Project Manager

Sally Heffner – Marketing

Chad Johnson – Senior Concierge

Aaron Foster– Concierge

Stan Johnson- Concierge

LV Hanson – Roadtrip and National Tour Coordinator

Jesse Phillips –Special Projects Ninja and Web content manager

Brian Cole – Producer

Kevin Lee – Production

Cristin Serio –Concierge

Lanny Donoho- Emcee and Creative team

Reggie Joiner- Emcee and Creative team

Ken Coleman- Emcee and Creative team

Jeff Shinabarger- Creative Producer

Kevin Sterner- Brandpoet; design and creative team

Carlos Whittaker- Backstage and Pre-show Host

Tripp Crosby- Videos, Pre-show host, and funny guy

Tyler Stanton- Videos, Pre-show host, and funnier guy

Jonathan Bostic- Opener, Motion Graphics, Title Treatment, sweet animation

Brian Pirkle- Technical Director/Producer and creative team

Ansley Lawhead- intern

Shawn Behan- intern

Danielle Durst- intern

Jon Hindson- Event Coordinator

Amanda Hindson- Event Coordinator

Akemi Cole- Volunteer Coordinator

Amberly Sykes- Registration

Chris Ediger- Web

Cathy Leeke- Resources

Craig Canfield- Vendors

Jill Walker- Shipping

Dustin Ahkuoi- Customer Service

Steven Donnelly- Accounting

Anne Jackson- Backstage host

John Saddington- Backstage developer and producer

Kristen Etzel- Backstage production and switcher

Tim Willard- podcast interviews and GroupZine editor

Beth Nelson- GroupZine Managing Editor and food

Mike Foster- podcast interviews

Tim O’Mara- special projects

Michelle Hoeft- special projects

Skye Jethani- Lab Host

Stephanie D’Herde- Lab Host

Richard Chancy- Lab Host

Dave Ferguson- Lab Host

SPEAKER HOSTS

Daniele Valadera

Chris Toews

Tyler Reagin

Gisele Nelson

Mack Kitchel

Jonathan Golden

Eric Flickinger

Mike Nienaber

Ginny Reddick

Jay Hardwick

Jonathan Merritt

Brad Horton

Rebecca O’Mara

Diane Grant

Sarah Molchan

Brad Jones

Mark Cole

Chris Oakley

FEE Band:

Steve Fee, Matt Adkins, Heath Balltzglier, Brandon Coker

Aaron Keyes Band:

Aaron Keyes, Jon Duke, Lee Worley, Austin Booth

Worship Leaders:

Eddie Kirkland

Todd Fields

Kari Jobe

Christy Nockels

Miriam Ahkuoi

Rudy Vaughn

Zach Williams

Chrystina Fincher

Mac Powell

House Band:

Reid Greven, Ashley Appling, Pat Malone, Brad Avery, Steve Thomasson

Vocalists, Artists, Cover Songs, and Everything else:

Amena Brown

Ryan Stuart

DARAJA Children’s Choir

RoseAngela Merritt

Dustin Ahkuoi

Steve Florczykowski

Chieula Hawk

Tan Smith Pettigrew

Jon Goode

Darren Whitehead

DJ Maximillian

The Overtones

Professor Splash

BACKSTAGE HELP

Garrett Rutherford, Beverly Petty, Joshua Symonette, Ryan Sisson

BIGSTUF PRODUCTIONS

Assistant Producer- Colette Taylor

Screen Control/Video Playback- Brad Weston

Video Director- Brendon Petty

Camera Engineer/Shader- Marc Shroyer

Video Animation Design/Playback- Jonathan Bostic

Audio (A1) – FOH Engineer- Dustin Whitt

Audio (A2) – Monitors- Jayce Fincher

Audio (A2) – Assistant- Luke Roteman

Stage Manager- Chuck Phillips

Stage Manager- Patrick McEwen

Pro Presenter- Leah Case

Pro Presenter- Kristin Eichler

Ryan Bates- Majestic Productions

Bobby Browder- Majestic Productions

Kirk Baggott- Visicor Media

Kevin Baggott- Visicor Media

Amy Baggott- Visicor Media

Rob Mottola- Weathers Studios

Jennifer Mottola- Weathers Studios

Carmen Vaught- Photography

Chris Davis- Photography

Daley Hake- Photography

Ken Hawkins- Photography

Mary Anne Morgan- Photography

Stephen Hunton- Photography

Jason Locy- Fivestone Design

Patricio Juarez- Fivestone Design

Shelley Moore- Fivestone Design

Blake Howard- Matchstic Design

Craig Johnson- Matchstic Design

Dustin Britt- Matchstic Design

Alvin Diec- Matchstic Design

George Lawrence- Lawrence Printing

Darren Phillips- Lawrence Printing

Doug Gattis- Data Supplies Inc

Jeff Lucas- Professional Sound Images

JJ Lucas- Professional Sound Images

Monica Lucas- Professional Sound Images

Chance Mason- 316 Networks

Terry Storch- You Version Live

Tony Steward- You Version Live

Scott Magdalein- You Version Live

Kent Shaffer- You Version Live

Micah Davis- ParaTweet

Chris Capehart- ParaTweet

Stacy Coleman- Conexus Group

Tracy Polson- Conexus Group

Interview with Scott Harrison from charity: water

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Check out this great interview with Scott Harrison, the founder of charity: water, discussing the work of the organization and why clean water is so important.

Scott also shares a compelling vision for the Church to raise 2 billion dollars on one Sunday, and what that could accomplish in the fight globally for clean water.

A Leader must be…..

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1. Ready to take the fall.

2. Willing to have to sacrifice.

3. Always informed enough to make the tough decision.

4. Constantly learning.

5. In touch with reality.

6. Able to plan for the future while leading in the present.

7. Quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. (Yikes!)

[feel free to add more to the list]

Why read your tweets?

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Five reasons why I read/subscribe to some tweets and not others:

1. You give me value. Maybe a great link, a quote, a stat, new website, etc.

2. You don’t constantly pimp yourself. You are gracious and willing to talk about others.

3. You make me think. You make me laugh.

4. You tweet in moderation. No overtweeting. A nice steady stream of tweets.

5. You provide a personal connection, and because of that, I actually want to meet you in person.

Helpful Travel Tips, Part One

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1. On a Road Trip, and in need of a bathroom? Look for hotels, not gas stations. Hotel Lobby bathrooms are always clean, quiet, and restful, since no one who is staying at the hotel uses them.

2. Always ask. Renting a car? Ask for a free upgrade. Flying? Ask for an exit row seat for more legroom. Hotel room? Always ask for a king bed. Most of the time, if you are friendly, whoever is helping you will be friendly and helpful in return.

3. Snacks are crucial. Make sure you incorporate snack items into your travel at all times, especially on a long flight. Bring items with you, as very few airlines still offer good food anymore, even in first class. In part two I’ll list my top ten favorite travel snacks.

4. Always carry on your luggage. This is a big one for flying. Allows for a quick exit from the airport, as well as flexibility in jumping on an earlier flight. If you pack sensibly, you can travel for several days with just a carry on.

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