“Preceding and accompanying the task of building our Christian schools, we must keep faithfully and practically in mind our primary task of evangelism, the work of winning souls from sin unto salvation, from Satan unto God. This work takes precedence of all other work in the Christian program. Salvation for sinners is through Jesus Christ alone, nor is there any … Read More
Lessons from Lyle Schaller
Considered the preeiminent church consultant of the last century, Lyle Schaller passed away on March 18 this year at 91. If there were one, he would win the Guinness Book of World Records award for most parishes consulted – with thousands and thousands of visits! Here’s a snapshot of some ideas we can glean from Schaller that I shared recently … Read More
The Ten Most Influential Churches – New Resource Ends Today!
Didn’t want you to miss this new resource exclusive – with over $835.70 in bonuses that go away TODAY . . . Through the brand new resource, Ten Most Influential Churches of the Last Century, you will discover new secrets and strategies so that you too can experience exponential growth in your ministry! You can still pick up this exclusive new resource at a special introductory rate … Read More
8 Ways to Avoid the Summer Slump – and Increase Your Stewardship – Part 2
There are many proven things you can do to avoid a “summer slump” in stewardship. Today we continue with Part 2 of my 8 ways to not just glide through the summer – but GROW. (To read Part 1, click here.) 5. Preach on giving. Biggest felt need during the summer – breaking free from debt. We’ll do a debt-free Sunday right in the … Read More
8 Ways to Avoid the Summer Slump – and Increase Your Stewardship – Part 1
Summer is fast approaching and you have two options in your approach – plan in the summer or beg in the fall. The prevailing myth is that you can’t avoid the so-called “summer slump.” But I challenge you today – be careful about buying into those average ways of thinking. You CAN flatten that summer dip – and make sure … Read More
Meet the professor I wish I’d had
In my 25 years of ministry I’ve had the privilege of hearing first-hand from the greatest church history teachers and experts in church growth. And the more I dive into our recent history, the more I discover incredible insights and applications to church growth today! So I want to share one of my favorite professors with you. Dr. Elmer Towns has been an … Read More
Secrets & Strategies from the Ten Most Influential Churches
My mentor, Dr. Elmer Towns has a challenge for you – to become an influential pastor. So where do you start, and just what does that mean, to be truly influential in ministry? Well, shaping the future starts with an understanding of the past. I have the privilege of introducing you to someone who has been an eyewitness to key events in church history from … Read More
Don’t Believe the Summer Slump – New Webinar This Week
Early response has been great to my new Grow Your Church This Summer webinar – this week only! This training comes at a critical time. With Mother’s Day just behind us, Summer is fast approaching. You really only have two options in your approach: Plan to grow in the Summer OR Beg for growth in the Fall Don’t buy into the myth … Read More
Grow Your Church This Summer – NEW Webinar!
I’d like to invite you to be one of a select group of pastors who will join me next week for a new webinar about how you can cooperate with God to reach more people for Christ this Summer. Summer is just around the corner and, if I may be frank . . . I’m tired of hearing about how … Read More
Easter Wrap-Up – Sale Ends Today!
Wow – what an amazing Easter Sunday! At The Journey, we welcomed record attendance: Each of our locations doubled and two of them almost tripled – go God! I hope you’re busy (like I am) following up on all of your first-time guests. For the last week, I’ve been giving you up to 75% OFF on dozens of my proven, … Read More