On Sunday we celebrated the 10th Anniversary of The Journey – what an exciting day! In the midst of the excitement, I couldn’t help but think about our humble beginnings… In fact, I keep thinking about one particular day, about 6 months after we launched. I was walking home from our Sunday service at The Journey. Our attendance had gone from … Read More
How to Hone Your Church’s Systems for Maximum Impact – Part 4
We have just finished our overview of the impact that the 8 systems had on Fall Creek Baptist Church. If you missed it, Here is the link to all 3 parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 We have been taking a multiple part blog series to evaluate a recent story sent to me from John Newland, a 3 time coaching participant … Read More
How to Hone Your Church’s Systems for Maximum Impact – Part 3
If you are just joining this Blog, we have spent the last few days looking at how all 8 of the Systems play such a vital role in all that we do in ministry. We’re taking a multiple part blog series to evaluate a recent story sent to me from John Newland, a 3 time coaching participant and the impact … Read More
Consistent Church Growth Through Healthy Church Systems – A Reality Check
Many pastor’s want to know the magic trick to Church growth. What would you be willing to do to learn that secret? There is no secret! But, I will share a thought with you on the topic. Let’s take a look at creation. While there is no Silver Bullet, here is what we know to be true. Anything that is … Read More
Free Podcast – 2012 Church Systems Church Health Check Up
As you begin your week, I have a suggestion for you. Don’t be average. The average pastor is going to handle this year just like he did last year and see the EXACT same results. What if you take just 20 minutes and “Check-up” on your church? It’s time to listen to the “2012 Church Systems Church Health Check Up” Podcast, … Read More
Have you watched this? Free Church Systems Training
I just recorded a special video about the systems in your church and how you can drastically increase your church’s health, growth and overall effectiveness. Watch it here. There’s a special free opportunity that will help you lead your church from unhealthy to healthy so you can reach more people and make more disciples. It’s good, free, and you’ll like … Read More
You’re Invited – Free Church Systems Webinar Tomorrow
Tuesday, March 15th 2:00pm – 3:00pm Eastern 1:00pm – 3:00pm Central 12:00pm – 1:00pm Mountain 11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific Thursday, March 17th 2:00pm – 3:00pm Eastern 1:00pm – 3:00pm Central 12:00pm – 1:00pm Mountain 11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific Space is Limited Register Now! You’re invited to join me for a FREE, 75-minute webinar TOMORROW (Tuesday, March 15) or THIS THURSDAY, … Read More
New Podcast – A Checkup Time
If you haven’t yet listened to this month’s Church Leader Insights Podcast, I highly recommend it. In this “first of the year” audio training, I walk you through how to evaluate the major systems of your church and give you three specific steps that you can take to improve those systems over the next twelve months. This practical podcast will challenge … Read More
How Healthy Church Systems Help You Persevere through Tough Situations
Unless this is your very first time reading this blog, you probably know that I’m a firm believer in the power of systems for the health and growth of your church. In fact , over the years I’ve gained something of a reputation as “the Church Systems guy.” You can download a Free Copy of my “Healthy Systems, Healthy Church” … Read More
Church Systems and the Concentric Circles
The Purpose Driven Church is one of those “must have” books that every pastor should have on his bookshelf (like all of mine – ha!). One of the paradigm-shifting concepts that Rick Warren shared with the church leadership world in this book is the “Concentric Circles” that help us visualize how people move step by step from the community into … Read More