I Better Practice What I Preach (feedback from a coaching member who attended The Journey)

One of the things that makes me different as a Coach to Pastors is that I’m a player-coach.  I’m still very active in leading The Journey Church. Recently, a coaching member attended The Journey ‘eyes wide open’ to see if we really practice what I preach. (BTW, you are always welcome at The Journey should you be near one of … Read More


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Revised & Expanded – FREE 8 Systems E-book!

I have a FREE resource for you – no strings attached! I’m making this recently REVISED & EXPANDED “8 Systems of a Healthy Church” E-book available to you this week. I have updated each chapter of this comprehensive e-book with the latest insights for 2015. PLUS – new chapters for Assimilation and Stewardship (the two biggest pressure points churches are facing today). Why am I doing this?  … Read More


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LIVE from Systems Boot Camp Orlando – Focus on Stewardship

I’m writing to you from Walt Disney, Orlando –  in the middle of our 3-day Church Systems Check-up & Boot Camp. We are blessed to have our largest event attendance ever – just look at this amazing group of pastors!   We’re focused these 3 days on the 8 Systems of a Healthy Church, but with a specific focus on Stewardship, which impacts … Read More


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Happy 4th of July!

I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a Happy 4th of July weekend! I’m truly grateful to be a small part of your ministry and look forward to serving you for many years in the future. Hope you enjoy this day celebrating our nation’s independence with those close to you! Your partner in ministry, Nelson P.S. Don’t … Read More


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Church Systems: Getting Back to Basics

All churches are made up of the same exact systems, even though we may view and utilize them in slightly different ways based on our individual calls to ministry. The question isn’t whether or not these systems are in place, but whether or not they are being maximized. The eight systems of every church are interconnected. While some may be … Read More


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John Wesley and Rules for Inner Transformation

Today we wrap-up our week-long celebration of John Wesley and the leadership lessons that we can apply to our ministry today. It’s not too late to get your own copy of a brand new resource on Wesley’s Church Growth Principles from Wesley authority Dr. Bob Whitesel (see PS below for all the details.) But first, an excerpt from one of … Read More


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John Wesley, Small Groups, and Becoming Students of the Word

The following post is from my good friend and John Wesley authority, Dr Bob Whitesel. I had the tremendous privilege of traveling with him on a UK tour to study the “Footsteps of John Wesley.” This immersion was so powerful that I invited Dr. Whitesel to speak for a half day on the church growth principles of John Wesley (we … Read More


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Leadership Lessons from John Wesley

John Wesley didn’t intend to start a denomination – but he created a movement. The leadership principles he developed during this extraordinary period of church growth were so effective, they simply became known as “The Method.” Though we just celebrated John Wesley’s 312th birthday, when we look closer at Wesley’s story, it’s clear how similar his situation was to ours – and … Read More


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FREE Event – RSVP for A Conversation with John Wesley

I still have a few spots available for you to join me TOMORROW for a brand new FREE conference call event in celebration of John Wesley’s 312th birthday! (RSVP required!) You’ll also get an exclusive sneak peek at a BRAND NEW resource on Wesley (see the P.S. below to learn more). Click here for all the details and to sign up now … Read More


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Exclusive Talk: Avoiding the Summer Stewardship Slump

Just a few days ago, I shared some insider tips on “How to Avoid the Summer Stewardship Slump” with my coaching networks. A number of members came to me afterwards and said I should make this available to the broader Church Leader Insights family (that includes you!). As you know, summer is fast approaching but it’s NOT TOO LATE to improve … Read More


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