What exactly is a renegade pastor? A renegade is someone who has abandoned average in favor of excellence. He is a rebel with a purpose– someone who rises up against resistance, mediocrity, and conformity. A renegade is not a lawbreaker. He’s is not contrarian for contrarianism’s sake. He is not looking for a fight with other church leaders, but with … Read More
Why do we shy away from God’s plan for a fully resourced church?
Take a look at your church…. Now, close your eyes and just imagine what your church would be if everyone tithed. It’s tough to imagine, huh? Let’s say that your budget is just double what it is right now. How many more people would you be able to reach for Jesus? How would a maximized budget affect your missions on … Read More
Developing a Reading SYSTEM
I love systems. In fact, there’s an entire approach to church that we call the “healthy church, healthy systems” approach, where I teach you the eight systems of a church. I’ve written books that tie in to each of those systems, to help you apply them in your life. I’ve developed resources for each of those systems, and on and on. … Read More
What Gets Rewarded, Gets Repeated (Part 1) – First and Second Time Guest Gifts
What you celebrate in your church matters… it matters when it comes to evangelism, discipleship and life charge. Today, I want to challenge you to celebrate the right things and see a greater blessing in those areas of your church. There is an old leadership principle that says, “That which gets rewarded gets repeated,” and I think that’s true. In … Read More
Lead Your Church to Grow – Free Webinars This Week & Next
Your church could be reaching more people than it is now and I want to help! You’re invited to join me on a FREE Webinar I’m leading this week and next, called “The 8 Systems of a Healthy Church (and How to Improve Them)” If your church isn’t growing the way think it should be, I can relate. About 10 … Read More
Lessons from our 10th Anniversary at The Journey
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