Today’s blog comes to us from my friend and stewardship mentor Steve Stroope as an excerpt from his book, Money Matters in Church: A Practical Guide for Leaders. Steve is lead pastor of the multi-campus Lake Pointe Church near Dallas, Texas. Under his leadership, the congregation has grown from 57 members in 1980 to a current attendance of more than … 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
Senior Pastor Success Story: Paul Thomas
Paul Thomas has led Breckenridge United Methodist Church in Breckenridge, MI since 2013; it is the first church where he has served as pastor. He is a member of my Renegade Pastors Network and upgraded to Senior Pastor Coaching in February. I am thrilled to see pastors like Paul so committed to abandoning average and making incredible changes in his … 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 Church Growth Experts – LIVE at Disney World
The Super Early Bird deadline is only 9 days away for the all-new 2015 Church Systems Check-Up and Boot Camp! This don’t-miss event is like a primer, check-up and “next-step” event all rolled into an expanded three powerful days. You’ll walk away with a ton of easy-to-implement ideas and a greater appreciation for how systems work to bring health and growth to … Read More
Why Boot Camp? 6 Reasons to Join Me this Summer
I’d like to invite you to join me this summer for the most in-depth, intensive event you could attend with your team that will help you accelerate your growth this year! And it doesn’t hurt that it’s at Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL. Here are just six more reasons you should be at my Church Systems Check-Up and Boot Camp, Wednesday, July … Read More
Barriers to Evangelism
Today’s blog comes to us from my friend and fellow church growth strategist, Dr. Gary McIntosh. Gary is Professor of Christian Ministry and Leadership at Talbot School of Theology, and author of over 20 books and 100 articles on church growth, leadership, evangelism and pastoral ministry. Gary will also be joining me this summer as a keynote speaker at the … Read More
Big News – Registration is Open for Church Systems Boot Camp!
I would like to invite you to join me at the don’t-miss LIVE event of the year – The 4th Annual Church Systems Check-Up and Bootcamp. The Church Systems Check-Up and Bootcamp is where we cover the latest learnings on each of the eight systems (Evangelism, Assimilation, Leadership, etc.) and focus on NEW areas of the systems that have never been addressed. It’s like … Read More