In preparing for my new Senior Pastor Tele-Coaching Network (which begins August 19), I wanted to take some time to share another one of my coaching alumni who are really doing exciting things for the Kingdom. Today, I want to tell you about Kenny Chinn, Senior Pastor of Northside Baptist Church in Wilmington, NC. In this brief testimony, you’ll hear … Read More
Coaching Alumni Highlight – Mike McGown
I wanted to take a quick opportunity this morning to tell you about one of the pastors from my coaching network who are really doing great things for God’s Kingdom. Today, I want to share with you Mike McGown, Senior Pastor of Parkway Fellowship in Katy, TX (West Houston Area). In this short video testimony, you’ll hear how the network … Read More
NEW Assimilation Coaching Network – Are You Ready to Keep More Guests?
I’ve had a number of requests recently to offer a short-term coaching network targeted specifically at Assimilation. After much prayer and consideration, I thought I’d post today to let you know that: A) The Brand New ASSIMILATION Tele-Coaching Network is a GO, beginning July 13! B) I would like you to apply (or send a staff member or volunteer through … Read More
Outrageous Tele-Coaching Testimony – Byron Beck
I recently asked for feedback on how God has blessed the churches represented in my current Tele-Coaching Network for Senior Pastors during their time in the network and I was flooded with stories. The most “outrageous outcome” came from Byron Beck, Senior Pastor of Fellowship General Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Here’s a video of him sharing the story: … Read More
Last Call – Coaching Starts Tomorrow!
Well, you’ve probably heard me talking about it for a while now, but my new Senior Pastor Tele-Coaching Network begins TOMORROW and I have just a few spots available! I shared in this post a couple of weeks ago my frustration with the negativity and pessimism that is running rampant right now in many church leadership circles. I really believe … Read More
You’ve Been Lied To…
Do you know what? I’m sick and tired of hearing everyone tell me why right now is such a bad season for the local church . . . whether its the constant news about the economy or the uncertain mood of our nation or you name it. Everybody seems to be telling us pastors that we should just ‘hunker down’ … Read More
Coaching for Bi-Vocational Pastors
Just about any time I invite people to be a part of an upcoming Tele-Coaching Network for Senior Pastors (like the one that’s beginning soon), I get requests from Bi-Vocational Pastors to do “bi-vocational pastors coaching.” I have a huge heart for bi-vocational pastors in part because I can identify with the unique challenges you’re dealing with. I was bi-vocational … Read More
What Changes Are Holding You Back?
I often hear from church leaders who are just one or two small changes away from seeing big results in one area or another of their church. It may be sending handwritten notes to first time guests (assimilation), planning their preaching calendar (worship planning) or printing custom offering envelopes and putting them in each week’s program (stewardship) but whatever the … Read More
Executive Pastor Webinar – Did You Miss It?
Kerrick Thomas (our Executive Pastor at The Journey) really did a great job on the webinar he led last week called The Top 3 Skills Every Executive Pastor Must Master. There was a high turnout (over 300 Executive Pastors participated), and the early feedback has been very positive. Just in case you missed it (or you were on the call … Read More
Last Chance to Join the Worship Pastor Tele-Coaching Network
If you have been waiting to sign-up your Worship Pastor for the final Worship Pastor Tele-Coaching Network of 2009, then now is the time. The new Worship Pastor Tele-Coaching network, lead by my Worship Pastor, Jason Hatley, begins next Friday, September 11. Why have your Worship Pastor join this network? Imagine for a moment, what if … Your worship team … Read More