So Catalyst west is over... and it was an astonishing success. I'm exhausted, wiped, worn out, taking off the next few days, but couldn't be more proud of the Catalyst team.
CatalystGreenroom.com was fantastic - Jeff Truitt and Brian Wurzell did a terrific job. But the site went to a whole other level when Brian's finace Promise Tangeman starting shooting the photos on Friday.
You can watch the breath-taking video opener [here]. It got a standing ovation, even before Hillsong United walked out on-stage.
The surprise success-factor was ParaTweet.com. We gave the audience a chance to ask questions and comment all throughout the event via Twitter... and it was amazing.
I got to be a part of an unforgettable moment between Ravi Zacharias, Nick Vujicic, and Joel Houston. I've never felt the spirit of God more powerfully than at that moment. Someone took a snap and sent it to me...
That's it for now. More coming...
Hey Ben,
Well done. My team had a great time. I just posted some of my own thoughts too... even though I'm still digesting 95% of what I heard and saw.
Speaking of what I saw- nice cartwheel on Friday night! Mike Foster was showing me the green room and I caught you showing off for the crew as they prepared for the opener.
Posted by: ryan guard | April 26, 2009 at 05:13 PM
Ben, you and Brad have put together an amazing team, and if the Catalyst West Coast experience bears any resemblance to the Catalyst in Atlanta, you all sure know how to put it over the top and raise the roof!
Posted by: djchuang | April 26, 2009 at 06:15 PM
That intro is amazing. Who put it together??
Posted by: Stephen Bateman | April 26, 2009 at 09:42 PM
Thanks for all the effort that was put into Catalyst West. Our team has been to both the "East" and the "West" now, and we love the experience and the content at both.
Posted by: Kris Sorensen | April 26, 2009 at 10:54 PM
Ben
It was great getting to meet you. Cat. West was great, and I appreciate the insight from you during the quick time we talked together.
J Parker
Posted by: J Parker | April 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Ryan I was showing one of the gymnasts how to do a back handspring which isn't bad for someone who doesn't know how to do a back handspring :)
Posted by: Ben | April 27, 2009 at 11:13 AM