Questions
Q: What should I bring?
We encourage you to bring a Bible, a notebook, and a pen.
Q: What is the attire for the conference meetings?
The attire is casual.
Q: Will there be any extra fees, or does my registration fee cover everything (like meals and snacks)?
There will be no additional fees. The registration fee includes drinks, snacks, dinner Friday and breakfast and lunch on Saturday.
Q: Are scholarships available to cover a portion of the registration fee?
Please contact Toni Ford at 205-731-7335 or toni@churchofthehighlands.com to request a scholarship application. Scholarships are granted on a case-by-case basis.
Q: Do I have to register now, or can I do it at Catalyst?
We encourage you to register as soon as possible so that we can most effectively plan for meals, etc. However, there will be an opportunity to register the day of the conference.
Q: Should I come to the conference if I haven't joined the church and haven't completed the Growth Track?
Absolutely! Church membership and completion of the Growth Track are not required to attend the Highlands Men's Conference.
Q: I have already attended a Men's Conference in the past, so should I plan to go this year?
Most definitely! We encourage everyone to attend whether you have gone to one every year or never participated before. Each year there are new topics and experiences to be had.
Q: May I invite male friends who do not attend Highlands to Catalyst?
Absolutely! Catalyst is designed for the men of Highlands and the people in their lives - friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors.
Q: What's the minimum age?
This conference is for men 18 years of age or older.
Q: Where is Catalyst located?
Catalyst will be held at the Grants Mill Campus in the Main Auditorium.
Q: What is the typical age range of men that attend Catalyst?
Men of all ages are welcome! There will be men from every age range that attend, so whether you are 24 or 93 you will feel comfortable. Please note that there are Student Ministries retreats designed for college-aged, high school, and junior high students that will be more age appropriate and topic specific for them.
Q: Are there overnight accommodations available?
For the convenience of the men that attend out-of-town satellite campuses or for out-of-town guests, we have blocked off several rooms at the new Hilton Garden Inn at Liberty Park for a special rate of $89 a night. To book a room and access a special rate, please contact the Hilton Garden Inn at 205-503-5220 and inform the reservation rep that you are part of the "Church of the Highlands/Catalyst Men's Conference."