When an unchurched person or family decides to attend your church for the first time, what do you think is going to happen to them the morning of the service? The answer: Whatever the enemy can pull out of his bag to throw their way! He’ll do anything to keep them from attending – at the very least make sure … Read More
Fastest Way to Grow Your Church – Period.
Did you know – that the average church in America only keeps one out of every 20 people who walk through the door? That means that the average church has very few first-time guests ever coming back for a second visit. Now imagine . . . if you could make a few small changes and see the majority of your first-time guests return? … Read More
Assimilation Success Story: Pastor Grows 250% in Just Four Years!
Pastor Roger House spent 13 years “trying to reinvent the wheel” and struggling to break through the 100 barrier. Fast-forward just four years later and we see his church in Clinton, Missouri grow from that first 100 to over 350 – yes, in a third of the time! The difference? The Power of Assimilation. But I’ll let Roger tell you himself about … Read More
Last Day – FREE Training Video
This may be my most popular video yet, and I couldn’t be happier. This is something every pastor needs to see and understand — because nothing can impact your church growth faster than Assimilation. So in case you missed this new free training on “The Power of Assimilation” – or want to watch it again! – I’m bringing it back … Read More
Free Video – The Power of Assimilation
Today you have an exclusive opportunity to catch this new free training on the “Power of Assimilation.” Nothing can impact your church growth faster than Assimilation. You have people attending your church each week for the first time but the challenge you know too well is that it’s difficult to get them to return to church for a second time. And that … Read More
The Power of Assimilation
When I first made a decision to go to church, I was an adult. It was all very unfamiliar to me but I vividly remember that experience. For me, it started what has now been a lifetime transformation process. It’s what led me to Christ, what led me to baptism, what led me to grow, what led me to understand … Read More
It’s Today – The BIG Reveal!
Great news – the wait is officially over! I can pull back the curtains and reveal to you what my entire team has been working on these last few weeks – my brand new, 10-years-in-the-making resource that will grow your church faster than ever by helping you keep more first-time guests! I’m excited to share this exclusive with you today. Just … Read More
Why Go to Church?
Today’s guest post comes to us from Scot McKnight, a recognized authority on the New Testament, early Christianity, and the historical Jesus. Scot has also authored more than fifty books and is the Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in Lombard, IL. Evidently Justin Bieber — somewhere, I don’t know where — said going to church makes a person … Read More
Why you should never use the “V” word
How do you view the new folks who come through your doors each week? If you’ve been referring to them as what I call the “V-word” (aka “visitor”) I strongly suggest you change your language and use the more welcoming word, GUEST. “Visitor” implies an unwelcome drop-in or intrusion. But a first-time GUEST now demands more care and consideration in … Read More
Are you prepared for Mother’s Day first-time guests?
Mother’s Day is THIS Sunday (can you believe it?) and I’m excited for the wave of first-time guests we’ll be seeing here at The Journey. It’s a BIG day for all of us in ministry – and I have two questions for you to consider: 1 – Are you ready to welcome and follow up with each potential new member … Read More