Each month I host a call for members of my Renegade Pastors Network where they have the opportunity to ask me questions directly and get answers to any issues they’re facing. Q: This question comes to us from a senior pastor in Clovis, CA who recently listened to The New Believer Seminar. He asks about the follow-up packets that are mentioned … Read More
My Early Birthday Gift to You!
It’s my birthday this week (coming up this Saturday actually) and my team’s already been looking at ways to celebrate. But I’d rather make this about YOU. My birthday wish is that you experience massive growth in your church this fall – and into the new year! So here’s my (early) birthday gift to YOU: HALF OFF BIRTHDAY SALE – … Read More
8 Tools You Need to Know for Maximum Fall Growth (Free Webinar)
What if you could get a blueprint to make a greater impact for Christ this fall – would that be worth 75 minutes of your time this week? And what if that information was FREE ($39.95 value)? It’s not too good to be true! You’re invited to join me this week for a completely REVISED and UPDATED free online training … Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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