Training budgets in churches have been over the last 12 months at a rate I’ve never seen. But training is a must. So how do you train on little or no money?
Maybe you don’t have to have money….
If you have no money, then perhaps you should consider attending via Twitter. Following conferences virtually has muis benefits, as pointed out in a great post by Will Mancini last week. Conferences are using Twitter, online links, and chat rooms to let people attend who cannot be there. What do you think? Can you attend a conference virtually and gain substantial benefits?
If you have a little money, or can beg for it, here’s where you need to be…
Each day this week, I’ll be highlighting a top training event. In a countercultural move, I’m starting my countdown of top training events with the #1 event I know:
In my online poll last week, Catalyst was the clear winner, taking over 34% of the vote (more results to come throughout the week).
Why?
If you haven’t been, Catalyst ranks in my books as a great buy because of the experience. While some conferences are just as good online, or via DVD’s bought afterward, Catalyst is a must attend event. From the literal red carpet treatment on Day One, to the unpredictable stage interruptions of Lanny, you just can’t beat the on site experience of this event. Nevermind the networking, the content, and the resources that are available.
I asked conference point man Brad Lomenick why this year would be a must attend event. He said,
“I’m really excited about this year’s event. This is our Ten Year Anniversary of Catalyst this October. Because of that, we’ve put together the best lineup of speakers ever, in my opinion. And with the ten year anniversary we’ll be celebrating and highlighting some great moments from past Catalyst experiences. At the same time, we are going to focus on what the next ten years hold- and what we can accomplish as individual leaders and as the entire Catalyst community.
Our theme is On Your Mark, and really getting in line with what God has for you next. I can’t wait.”
Nearly every client I help find staff through FaithSearch is involved, speaking at, or attending Catalyst. I’ll be there. And if you don’t like the event, find me there. I’ll buy your ticket…actually I’ll just buy you a cup of coffee.
It’s my favorite and most valued event of the year.
What’s yours?
