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
Happy Easter from Nelson and the Church Leader Insights Team!
Just a quick post to wish you and your family a BIG Happy Easter! My team and I have been praying for you and your church this Easter. Without a doubt, this weekend has the potential to be the biggest and best Easter yet. Also, if you have a moment – say a prayer for me and all of our … Read More
FREE Growth Barriers Event: Next Stop – Cleveland!
Next week I’m heading north for my new FREE event – the Breaking Growth Barriers Workshop! That’s right, this is FREE but you have to RSVP – or while seats are still available! There are multiple convenient locations from which to choose. See below for the full details on dates and locations – I’ll be stopping in Cleveland, Chicago and Minneapolis… followed by more cities to be announced! This training event will … Read More
Don’t Waste the Power of a Big Day
It’s Friday and I’m in the office getting ready for Sunday. No, not two days from now (we’re already set for THIS Sunday). I’m in the office getting ready for our next BIG DAY at The Journey! I needed to make sure you also knew about the power of a Big Day and had the opportunity to prepare one at your church … Read More
FREE Growth Barriers Event – Coming to a City Near You
“On the road again, just can’t wait to get on the road again . . .” With a series of back-to-back events, I’m happy to say I’ve become a road warrior again and hoping I will see you at one of these upcoming FREE workshops! I’m doing these LIVE workshops in cities around the country, and so far the response … Read More