Big Is The New Small

I am chillin’ in the ATL waiting for the Catalyst Conference to kick off.  After a roughly 12 hour drive the entire n-dub team went to the U2 concert along w/ nearly 100,000 other people.  The Concert was rockin’, the lights and sound were amazing and the people were worshipping.

I decided to come up with a list of some things the U2 Concert and The Catalyst Conference have in common:

1. Andy Stanley met Barack Obama and Bono met Barack Obama.
2. People radically worshipped and followed the worship leader.
3. Both experiences take you on a journey from beginning to end.
4. At both places everyone in the room was anticipating what’s next.
5. Some people were there to see Bono, others wanted to see The Edge and some people really didn’t know who the other band members were.  Some people are going to Catalyst to see Andy Stanley, others to see Rob Bell, many to see Tony Dungy and some people really don’t know who some of the other speakers are, especially the lab speakers.

The bottom line is that in a quote-unquote “recession” thousands of people at both places: pay lots of money, yell, scream and clap, and expect an experience that will last a lifetime.

I am looking forward to being one of the Live Bloggers at Catalyst.  I encourage you to check out the Catalyst BackStage website that launches on the morning.

In your opinion, What Does Catalyst and the U2 Concert have in common?  Add to the list…  Who are you looking forward to hearing?  What are some questions that you would like the Catalyst BackStage bloggers to ask the speakers?

I want to congratulate Bob Nahrstadt who won the FREE ticket to the Catalyst Conference. BigIsTheNewSmall.com is now giving away two tickets to the Catalyst Labs valued at $129 each.  The Catalyst Labs kick off Wednesday Oct. 7th. with a great line-up of speakers. Here is how you enter for a chance to win, it’s as simple as 1-2-3.

1. Post a comment stating why you want, deserve or need the Catalyst Lab Tickets.
2. Re-tweet my tweet that states: “Win FREE Catalyst Lab Tickets!”
3. Share who you’re looking forward to see speak at Catalyst.

Everyone who completes steps 1-2-3 is entered to win and I will randomly draw a name and/or pick a story that catches my attention.  Thanks in advance for participating, go ahead and get your tweetin’ and commentin’ on!

I’ll be at Catalyst, will you?

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Keep Following BigIsTheNewSmall.com,  we might be giving away another ticket this week! Thanks to everyone who participated, if we do it again; I might just let you share a compelling reason as to why you should be going to Catalyst.

The Catalyst Conference is the premiere leadership conference for next generation leaders.  Imagine over 12,000 next generation leaders who are passionately pursuing God and have the desire to be that next level leader that can be a part of changing the world.

Catalyst is just over 1 month a way and is set to take Center Stage in the City Of Atlanta October 7-9.  If you still don’t have your ticket you can still get single tickets for $319 and special discounts for groups of 10 or more.  You can also get a special discount rate if you use the promo code “Scott.”

If you would like a chance to win a free ticket to Catalyst ($319 value) you can do so right here at BigIsTheNewSmall.com. It’s quite simple 1.) Subscribe to BigIsTheNewSmall.com  2.) Find my tweet @scottwilliams  offering a chance to “Win A FREE Ticket To Catalyst” and re-tweet it.  3.) Post a comment right here at here stating “I have subscribed, re-tweeted, commented and was referred here by @(fill in the twitter name) or blog address. Now let me win my Catalyst Ticket!”  In your own words of course.  If you don’t have Twitter, you are still eligible to win; simply comment without Twitter info.

Everyone who comments will have a chance to win; however the more your Twitter Name appears in the comment section, the more times you will be entered to win.  Flex your Social Media Muscle for a chance to win; even if you don’t need a ticket or can’t make it to Catalyst; you can always bless someone else!  Comments will be accepted until 11:59p.m. central Saturday Sept. 5th. READY, SET, GO!