I'm attending the Origins Event, July 23-24th in Los Angeles, CA. I'm excited for a number of reasons, but here is my short list as to why I'm going--and why I think you should too!

1. It's a group of friends. Seriously how cool is it that amazing people like:  Eric Bryant, Erwin McManus, Alan Hirsch, Margaret Feinberg, Dave Gibbons, Dan Kimball, Charles Lee, are actually friends and want us to join in our the funness! Count me in!!!

2. It's not about hype. So many conferences pump you up (and not to say that hype is bad), but I'm looking for something a little deeper. 

3. It's a cross cultural movement. It's not about who wears the best clothes or sings the best worship songs. Want to create something? Here's THE place to start.

4.  You can afford it. This economy has been tough on all people including church planters and struggling artists. If you find yourself in either one of these categories, consider your new home! (Register here).

5. I'm ready to meet new people. Do you ever get tired hearing the same 3 people at every conference? I know I do! I look forward to new and fresh voices and meeting you and hearing your story.

Now that my sales pitch is over, I just really wanted to say how impressed I am by Eric Bryant. I met him when I used to work for Outreach a couple years back. His heart for ministry has spurred me forward in so many ways, and because he is a part of this conference and I consider him to be a friend, I'm going. (#6 - gotcha)!!!

Whether or not you can be there I encourage you to reach out and connect with the Origins Project. As I said earlier, they're an amazing group of friends who are already changing the world in their respective corners. I gurantee you won't be disappointed--and the only person I knows who bites is ...