Jason Hayes

Hello, Louisiana

Wow.  It has been a busy couple of days.  In two days, I had 4 flights, was in 6 cities, spoke 6 times, and met lots of good folks.  For those of you that were with us in LA, here are the notes that I promised to you. 

Learn more about Threads, LifeWay''s young adult movement.  Order Lost and Found:  The Younger Unchurched and The Churches That Reach Them.
Download the expanded notes from my presentation below.  You can also see the links in the sidebar to my Facebook and Twitter feeds.

Download What Matters To Young Adults - expanded

Thanks for your hospitality!  Let me know if we can ever help you in the future!

Dave Barnes Interview

For those of you who missed me mentioning this through my Twitter feed, here is the first installment of our Threads Interview series.  Today's guest: Dave Barnes.  Click the image for a full view.


Threads Interview Series - Dave Barnes from threadsmedia on Vimeo.

BCA Conference

Much thanks to everyone who showed up for my session at the BCA conference in Nashville today.  I really enjoyed my time with you. Check out THIS post for notes that I posted from another recent event.  You'll find that the presentations were very similar.  Thanks again and take care.

Jesus Wants The Rose

I saw this tonight from Matt Chandler and it resonated with me.  Thus, I wanted to share it with you.  Seems appropriate for us to hear this week.  Powerful.  Wow.

Catalyst West Coast

I'm doing everything I possibly can to clear my schedule to make this event.  Are you going?  If you haven't decided yet, let me help you make your decision. Here's the skinny.

Catalyst West. April 22-24, 2009 at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA.  Worship by Hillsong United, Steve Fee, Aaron Keyes and Joel Auge.  Speakers include: Andy Stanley, Craig Groeschel, Rick Warren, Guy Kawasaki, Ravi Zacharias, Francis Chan, Brian Houston, Erwin McManus, Perry Noble, Catherine Rohr, Jud Wilhite, and Luis Palau.  (too many names to link to)

The first day, April 22, will feature Origins in partnership with Catalyst Labs. These interactive sessions include talks from people such as Dave Gibbons, Alan Hirsch, Blake Mycoskie (Toms Shoes), Erwin McManus, Eric Bryant, Dan Kimball, Jamie Tworkowski (To Write Love on Her Arms), Margaret Feinberg, Mark Batterson and many others. (more great folks)

And, they're kicking off the event with a BEFORE PARTY on Wednesday, April 22 at 6pm - hosted by Carlos Whittaker. Free food, great entertainment, outdoor lounge-like party.

NOW, IF THAT WASN'T GOOD ENOUGH.  I heard from Brad Lomenick this week and he's given me a special code to pass on to you for a discounted registration fee. 

Register HERE or by phone at 888-334-6569. Mention Rate Code BLG and you can save an extra 10% on the ticket price.

Beach Reach Report

I thought those of you that followed us at BeachReach would be interested in our final ministry report.  Pretty incredible stuff.  I want to give a huge shout out to Angel Ellis and our entire staff for those 3 weeks.  They were amazing.  Wow.  God is so good to allow us to be a part of this.  We are blessed.

810 participants from 18 states.

Pancakes:  Served 12,371 in 12 days
Van Rides:  Transported 13,441 people in 15 days
Commitments: 91 First Time Decisions for Christ!
Prayer and Interest: Over 2  million refreshes on www.beachreachlivepcb.com

Why Europe?

Just posted at Threads my recent chat with Larry McCrary about his work in Europe.  Check it out HERE.  Amazing ministry that you need to know about. 

Q&A Journey Continues ... "Mark Batterson"

Here's one more more interview about my new study, Blemished.  You can check out the others HERE if you missed them.  I got an email from the real Mark Batterson this week and he likes "Chase The Goat."  I think I may need to run with it :)  He's a great guy with an amazing ministry.  I'm grateful for his friendship and impact on our world. (and for being a good sport with this!)