“Never underestimate the power of your invitation. God can and will work through it to make an eternal difference in the lives of the people he has put around you. But before your are ready to be used by God to invite others to church, four key things have to happen. You must: 1. Believe that Jesus can change … Read More
“Reaching the Unchurched – Combating the Rise of the Nones”
Ephesians 6:12 tells us: “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” As a Pastor, you know that this struggle is real, especially when it comes to reaching the unchurched. That’s why I’m excited … Read More
George Whitefield on Timely Evangelism
“God forbid that I should travel with anybody a quarter of an hour without speaking of Christ to them.” -George Whitefield
Lessons from The Difference Maker: Extend an Invitation
“The number one reason people attend church for the first time – that is, the number one reason people step into an environment where they can hear the truth about Jesus proclaimed – is because someone they respect invited them. Be that someone.” – Nelson Searcy The above quote is from p. 28 of The Difference Maker: Using Your Everyday Life … Read More
Join Me in Orlando for Boot Camp – Super Early Bird Extended!
Vince Lombardi walked into training camp into the Summer of 1961 and started by saying: “Gentlemen,” holding a football in his right hand, “this is a football.” He took nothing for granted. He began a tradition of starting from scratch, assuming that the players were blank slates who carried over no knowledge from the year before. What if you also … Read More
William Carey on Dutiful Evangelism
“It is the duty of those who are entrusted with the Gospel to endeavor to make it known among all nations.” -William Carey
Systems Boot Camp at Disney World – Super Early Bird ENDS TODAY!
Your exclusive Super Early Bird rate ENDS TODAY for the ALL-NEW 2016 Church Systems Check-up and Boot Camp. I’d like to invite you and your team to join me this Summer for this brand new 3-day event focused on helping you reach the unchurched. Join me for the THE biggest training event of the year at beautiful Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, Wednesday, July 20th – … Read More
You’re Invited: Join Me for Systems Boot Camp – LIVE at Disney World!
I would like to extend a personal invitation for you to join me at the don’t-miss LIVE event of the year . . . my 5th annual Church Systems Check-Up and Bootcamp at beautiful Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, Wednesday, July 20th – Friday, July 22nd! This is THE event where I reveal the latest and most impactful lessons on each of the 8 systems … Read More
Work of the Evangelist
Today’s guest post comes to us from Jason K. Allen, president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. In nearly 20 years of ministry, my highest points have not been preaching in large settings, meeting distinguished individuals or even leading a seminary. I can truly say that my most memorable moments have been in living rooms, around kitchen … Read More
Lessons from The Difference Maker – Offering the Good News
“Jesus was the ultimate Difference Maker. He was ready to do whatever it took to reconcile us to his Father. He was willing to die so that we could have the opportunity to live our earthly lives in step with God before spending eternity in heaven. As such, how could you and I be anything but willing to offer … Read More