June 12, 2009

A Changing World Brings Changing Needs. We’re Changing Innovate.

And the Countdown2Innovate podcast will be up and running soon. There’s even a rumor circulating that this year’s podcast may be video instead of audio. Subscribe so you’re always up to date on the latest.

We took extra time this year to create a new and unique experience at Innovate. We’re keeping what is unique to us, killing what is old and overdone and are introducing some new things never done before—we’re not playing around.

NEW:

  • Innovate Arts Mash-Up (four churches, one theme, four live interpretations.)
  • People's Choice Storyteller (you pick the speaker, on the spot, from the crowd.)
  • Guest speaker Shannon O'Dell from BrandNewChurch.com (he broadcasts church from a Hummer in the middle of nowhere, uh, wow.)
  • Live streaming of all general sessions on InnovateConference.com (you can't bring everyone, but everyone can watch.)
  • Registration fees rolled back to rates from 2005 (times are tough, we get it, we're trying to help.)


YOU:

  • You're in control of more topics and real-time questions via live texting and roving mics.
  • Your live tweets will show up on the ginormous big screen live during the conference.

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September 15, 2008

Innovate's this week!

The time has come. In only a few short days Innovate 08 will be firing up. In this episode, Tim and Kem chat about a few of the specifics of Innovate - such as attire. Be casual, be comfortable. Get ready to Stop Talking and Start Doing.

See you at Innovate!

Listen to Episode 12

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September 10, 2008

1 Week 2 Innovate

This week, Tim and Kem talk about Kem's 40th Birthday, and how social networking played a large role in her celebration. (By the way, Kem is leading a breakout session on Friday about social networking in ministry...in case you were wondering)

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Listen to Episode 11

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September 04, 2008

2 Weeks 2 Innovate

In this episode, Tim and Kem get the inside scoop on the breakout sessions at Innovate this year. Hear tidbits straight from the presenters’ mouths.

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See what some of the other presenter's had to say about their breakouts:

  • Lifechurch.tv Leadership Team - " Looking for a nice list of answers to go with your questions about operating a Multi-site Church?... then you’ll be disappointed by attending this session. However, if you’d like to hear the Directional Leaders of Lifechurch.tv share some of their experiences on their journey to becoming a Multisite Church with 13 Campuses in 6 States, then you’ll enjoy the time"
  • Steven Furtick - "Proverbs 29:18 says, 'Where there is no vision the people cast of restraint'.  Could it be that the reason so many churches deal with division and distraction is because there is no compelling vision guiding and aligning our steps?  When people are motivated by a vision, strategies can come and go but the vision is constant and reliable.  If a church is galvanized by a vision, it won’t be polarized by ever changing strategies.  In this breakout, we’ll talk about how to hold tight to the God-given vision for your church"
  • Shawn Wood - Hear him in his own words in the previous post.

Listen to Episode 10

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2 Weeks 2 Innovate - Shawn Wood

Shawn Wood talks about his upcoming breakout session at Innovate.

Listen Now

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August 27, 2008

4 Weeks 2 Innovate

This week, Tim and Kem talk about Tim's breakout session coming up at Innovate - how to create a staff culture that rocks.

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Winner of a free Innovate registration - Rick Suttles, Bucyrus, OH

Coming next week: Let's spend some time with the breakout session speakers.

Listen to Episode 9

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August 21, 2008

5 Weeks 2 Innovate

This week, Tim and Kem talk with Steven Furtick, pastor of Elevation Church - one of the fastest growing churches in the United States.

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Listen to Episode 8

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    August 14, 2008

    6 Weeks 2 Innovate

    In this episode, Rob Wegner, the Pastor of Life Mission at Granger Community Church, gives us a sneak peek into his session at Innovate, Missional Moves. Also, learn how to win a free registration to Innovate.

    Links from this episode:

    Episode 4 Contest Winner: Greg Davis | Technically Speaking

    A little jealous of Greg? No worries, you have another chance to win!  Listen to this week's podcast for details. Deadline is August 22, 2008.

    Listen to Episode 7

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      August 08, 2008

      200 Pomegranate's And An Audience Of One

      200pomegranates

      Innovate speaker, Shawn Wood, has a new book that was just released. (And we mean "just")

      Check out 200 Pomegranate's And An Audience Of One and plan on seeing him at Innovate this year.

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      August 05, 2008

      7 Weeks 2 Innovate

      Today we talk with the Bobby Gruenewald, of the leadership team of LifeChurch. Tim and Kem talk with Bobby about how they choose do to leadership at LifeChurch.

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      Kem's List:

      Listen to Episode 6

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