Tackle Porn Addiction on Super Bowl Sunday

National Porn Sunday takes place next year on February 6, 2011, the same day as Super Bowl Sunday here in the U.S. This is a great opportunity to bring pornography addiction out in the open and reach people in your church with hope for healing. The event is free and offers a 30-minute message featuring Craig Gross along with several other professional football players speaking about the issue of pornography. When you register, you’ll receive a Porn Sunday Manual that will help your church prepare.

Craig Gross and the team at XXXchurch are great friends and are doing a fantastic job at equipping the Church to offer real help for people who are struggling with pornography. They partnered with us to host The Porn Event at Church Online earlier this year.

Now is a good time to start planning for National Porn Sunday, so check out the video below and then sign up for free.

2011 Porn Sunday Trailer Promo from XXXchurch on Vimeo.

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Will You Be There?

The Catalyst Conference continues to draw thousands of young leaders from around the world each October, offering a unique opportunity to connect and learn from each other as well as thought leaders and innovators from churches, non-profits, and the corporate world. I’m looking forward to Craig’s talk, as well as hearing from speakers like Andy Stanley, Seth Godin, Francis Chan, Beth Moore, Christine Caine, and more.

If you’re thinking about going, now is a great time to sign up. The best rates on tickets end this Thursday, August 26, and if you want an even better discount, you can use the rate code FOB for an additional 10% off. Call 888.334.6569 to speak to a Catalyst Concierge, or register online at www.catalystconference.com. Catalyst happens October 6-8, 2010 in Atlanta. Hope to see you there!

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Free Leadership Conference Comes to You

We’re pleased to partner once again with Southeastern University and 316 Networks to make the 2010 National Leadership Forum available online for free. Craig will be joining gifted leaders like Andy Stanley, Brian Houston, Bill Hybels, Marcus  Buckingham and more during this two-day conference webcast happening on September 9-10. It’s a great opportunity to gather your team together for learning and inspiration—no travel necessary.

Free registration is required and space is filling up quickly, so sign up soon for this unique event and share it with your friends and co-workers!

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The Porn Event Begins

Yesterday we kicked off ThePornEvent.com, a 25-minute interactive experience designed to help people who are struggling with pornography. It features open discussions with people who’ve dealt with pornography addiction, as well as community chat, one-on-one prayer, and an invitation to accept Christ.

We’re really excited about the potential for an event like this to reach people who are looking for fulfillment all over the Internet. We’ve launched a global Google adwords campaign specifically targeted to people searching for pornography online. We’re offering the event throughout the week at multiple times to connect with people in different time zones.

It’s been great to see the response during the first day and a half. So far nearly 2,000 people have attended the event and nearly 100 of them have accepted Christ. People who’ve experienced the effects of pornography addiction are also showing up to offer support in the chat, like this woman from South Africa:

My husband was addicted to this and it nearly broke my marriage - we have been through hell and back. But, glory to God, He has become the number one in our lives, and no one can overcome this problem without Him.

We’re looking forward to what happens during the many experiences scheduled to take place during the week.

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The Porn Event

Later this month, we’re offering an online event that has the potential to help thousands of individuals around the world who are struggling with pornography. From May 23-28, we’re partnering with XXXChurch.com to host ThePornEvent.com, a 25-minute interactive experience where people can learn more about the effect porn has on our lives and relationships.

ThePornEvent.com is open to people everywhere, so feel free to leverage it to help individuals at your church. Expect a non-threatening environment featuring stories, helpful answers, and an open conversation with people who’ve traveled a similar path. ThePornEvent.com is for anyone who is interested in what it looks like to live a life beyond pornography.

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The Almost Ready Event

When launching a new anything, most people want it to be perfect. Opening before it is perfect is often better than waiting for perfection.

One of my friends opened a yogurt store before he had signs, pictures, or decorations. Instead of a cool clock on the wall, he put up a piece of paper with “clock” written on it.

My friend greeted everyone that came in and explained how they were his special guests. The store has taken off—and they still don’t have the clock up.

In church, people love to be in on the ground floor. The sound system doesn’t have to be perfect. All of the walls don’t have to be painted. The carpet might not even be laid.

When launching a new program, it might not need a logo, a room, or an agenda. Sometimes a vision an the right leader may be all you need to start.

If everything is done, people don’t get to contribute to or enjoy the process.

Even if everything is not perfect, God can still work through a mess.

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Catalyst One Day: Chicago

A week from today, Craig will be joining Andy Stanley in Chicago for a Catalyst One Day conference at Willow Creek Community Church. This is an ideal opportunity to have a focused day of leadership learning with your team, as well as interact with some of the great church leaders already planning on attending. It’s happening on Thursday, March 25 and there’s still time to register online.

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Catalyst One Day in Chicago

Craig and Andy Stanley are continuing their Catalyst One Day tour this year with a stop in the Chicago area at Willow Creek Community Church. On Thursday, March 25, 2010, they’ll be sharing some thoughts about church, leadership, momentum, and more.

We’re able to pass along a discount to Swerve readers who register for the event by Thursday, January 28. Just use the word “BLOG” as the rate code on the registration page, and you’ll get a special rate of $99.

It should be a great time of connecting and learning. Hope to see you there!

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