I have a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT for you! By now you’ve probably heard me talk about my new Renegade Pastors Network – it focuses on leadership, advanced planning, avoiding ‘average’ and personal growth, plus there’s no long term commitment and the investment more than pays for itself. Today is the right day to become a Renegade Pastor and here’s why… Joining … Read More
How to Hone Your Church’s Systems for Maximum Impact – Part 2
On Friday we started looking at the deep impact that each of the 8 systems plays as a crucial part in seeing God move in our churches. We’re taking a multiple part blog series to evaluate a recent story sent to me from John Newland, a 3 time coaching participant and the impact he saw on his Big Event because … Read More
How to Hone Your Church’s Systems for Maximum Impact – Part 1
One of the most exciting aspects of coaching is when I have the chance to see the systems being implemented by the pastors in my coaching network. It’s always powerful to see how the 8 systems really make a difference when they begin to impact each and every area of the church. The most successful pastors recognize that each system … Read More
How Your Decision to Grow Directly Affects Your Church Attendance – Plus a Special Bonus
I’ve got an important reminder below about how you can Save $1200.00 and Receive Over $1245.00 in Bonuses, but first…. Too many pastors have decided that its not possible for their church to grow. Many times they have simply chosen to believe that it is too late for their church to make a shift to see healthy growth and the … Read More
How to Break the Church Baptistry – A Story of Life Change From a Coaching Participant
It’s always exciting to hear stories of how God is making a difference in the churches that I get the privilege of partnering with. I recently received an email from Ryan Heller from the Edge Church in Aurora, Colorado. God is doing some amazing things there but I will let Ryan tell his story: Sunday morning I showed up early … Read More
Reading Suggestions for Preaching, Leadership and Personal Growth
I love hearing from pastors who take a proactive approach to their learning and personal growth. One of my Renegade Pastors, Gary Black from Clayton Christian Church in Indiana, recently asked me a question that I thought might be helpful to all of us… Gary asked: “I’m about to go on a personal retreat, what books would you recommend for … Read More
Thanks for a Great Advanced Coaching Network! – These are Pastors to Learn From!
Thanks for a Great Advanced Coaching Network! I just wrapped up an 8-month Advanced Coaching Network with about 35 Senior Pastors from all over the U.S. My Advanced Coaching Networks like this one are only for Senior Pastors who have already completed at least two of my standard in-person or tele-coaching networks (so we all have a lot of common … Read More
Equipping Conference Call with Steve Stroope, Author of Tribal Church – TOMORROW
I have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT for you! By now you’ve heard me talk about my new Renegade Pastors Network – it focuses on leadership, advanced planning, avoiding ‘average’ and personal growth, plus there’s no long term commitment and the investment more than pays for itself. Today is the right day to become a Renegade Pastor and here’s why… Joining the … Read More
Are you a Renegade Pastor? See why so many Pastors are becoming “Renegades.” The Next Briefing Call is Tomorrow!
Are YOU a Renegade Pastor? I am… and here’s why: A Renegade Pastor is someone who has abandoned “average” and is pursuing God’s best for their life, their ministry and their church. In case you haven’t noticed, ‘average’ is BAD… * The average church is declining by 9% a year (the problem with a decline of 9% a year is … Read More
Celebrating an Amazing Easter With All My Renegade Pastors While Looking Ahead
The Easter reports have been coming in from all of the various churches represented by the Pastors in my new Renegade Pastors Network. All I can say is “Go God!” Easter Sunday was such an amazing day in so many churches all across this nation and I have even heard from some of the pastors in my networks in other … Read More