Join us at the Texas District Catalyst Innovation Lab, a dynamic and inspiring event where creativity and innovation collide! Discover new and unique ideas to grow ministries and multiply disciples of Jesus. This in-person event will take place at the Texas District Mission Support Center.
Event Schedule
9:00 a.m.
Arrival & Check-In
9:30 a.m.
Welcome & Orientation
10:00 a.m.
Innovator Presentations
Participants will hear brief presentations introducing each innovation concept:
- Martial Arts
- Shared Spaces
- Building Blocks
- BLESS
- Church in the Barrio
- Sounds of Hope
- To Gaze Upon
11:25 a.m.
Overview of the Day & Next Steps
11:30 a.m.
Break & Travel Time
Breakout Sessions
Participants will choose one concept per session to explore in greater depth.
11:45 a.m. – Breakout Session 1
- Martial Arts
- Shared Spaces
- Building Blocks
12:05 p.m.
Travel Time
12:15 p.m. – Breakout Session 2
- BLESS
- Church in the Barrio
12:35 p.m.
Travel Time
Lunch
12:45 p.m.
Lunch
1:20 p.m.
Travel Time
Final Breakout Session
1:30 p.m. – Breakout Session 3
- Sounds of Hope
- To Gaze Upon
1:50 p.m.
Travel Time
Group Discussion & Discernment
2:00 p.m.
While the Evaluation Team meets to determine awards, all other participants will gather for a guided discussion:
- Which concepts do you find most compelling?
- Which projects would you fund, and why?
- How do these ideas challenge or inspire how you pursue God’s mission in your unique context?
Closing Session
2:30 p.m.
Awards Announced
2:45 p.m.
Final Observations & Encouragement
2:55 p.m.
Closing Prayer & Benediction
3:00 p.m.
Dismissal