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
I’m So Pumped!
I am so pumped up that this is the week that my new Senior Pastor Tele-Coaching Network starts (on Thursday). I know that I’ve been talking a lot about this network and inviting you to apply, but here are 3 quick reasons why I am so pumped: I am a firm believer in the concept of “Learn and Return.” In … Read More
Coaching Alumni Highlight
This is it – my new Senior Pastor Tele-Coaching Network begins this Thursday (August 20) and I hope you are going to be a part of it. With that in mind, here’s today’s coaching alumni highlight: Terry Friesen was the Founding and Senior Pastor of Marsh Creek Church near Philadelphia, PA. He recently accepted the call as Senior Pastor at … Read More
Coaching Alumni Highlight
Here’s a fellow laborer and coaching alum right here in New York City: Tyrone Stevenson was born and raised in Brooklyn. After a successful stints in the Navy and the banking industry, Tyrone answered God’s call to ministry. He has been at Hope Christian Center since 2001 and has led the church to a revitalized and renewed focus on reaching … Read More
Coaching Alumni Highlight
Here’s another of my coaching alums that’s really doing some great Kingdom work: Terry Drost is the Senior Pastor of Peckville Assembly of God in Peckville, Pennsylvania. His family has a long history of leadership in that church and Terry has been on staff since the mid-90’s. Since stepping into the Senior Pastor role in 2005, he has led the … Read More