Exponential '09 Exploring God's Work in the World Organizers of this year's Exponential '09 National New Church Conference want every attendee to understand that God is moving and at work around the world, and to actively look to join Him where He is moving and at work. The call for this year's event is to experience the stories of those who are in the middle of movements worldwide and discover what God is up to around the globe. April 20-23, 2009 Orlando, FL Q Conference Q is a gathering where church leaders and cultural influencers from the fields of business, politics, media, education, entertainment and the arts are exposed to the future of culture and the church's responsibility to advance the common good in society. Presentations include: The Irony of Church Marketing, Ensuring Social Entrepreneur Success, Justice in the Suburbs, What I Wish My Pastor Knew About Science and Scientists and The Future of Worship. April 27-29, 2009 Austin, Texas Catalyst West You are here…at this time in history, in this region of the world, in this spot where God has placed you. What's your vision? How close are you to it? And where do you need to go next to realize it? Catalyst West is a place to hear the answers, and be the change you seek. April 22-24, 2009 Mariners Church in Irvine, CA 1 in 31 U.S. Adults in Correctional System The U.S. correctional population--those in jail, prison, on probation or on parole--totaled 7.3 million, or 1 in every 31 adults, during 2007. America's prison population has skyrocketed over the past quarter century, according to The Pew Center on the States, which compiled the information from Justice Department and Census Bureau statistics. The United States has 5 percent of the world's population, but 25 percent of the world's prison inmates, the center said.