3 Myths About Evangelism (and why they cause so many problems)

Today’s guest blog comes to us from Kimberly Reisman, an author, pastor, teacher and theologian serving as Executive Director of World Methodist Evangelism of the World Methodist Council. Kim is also an Adjunct Professor at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, and The School of Theology at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Washington. One Friday evening while I was doing my doctoral … Read More


Nelson SearcyEvangelism

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The Art of Listening

Today’s blog comes to us from my friend and fellow church growth strategist, Dr. Gary McIntosh. Gary is Professor of Christian Ministry and Leadership at Talbot School of Theology, and author of over 20 books and 100 articles on church growth, leadership, evangelism and pastoral ministry. Gary will also be joining me this summer as a keynote speaker at the … Read More


Nelson SearcyEvangelism, Growth Barriers

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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


Nelson SearcyChurch Systems, Evangelism, Leadership, Preaching

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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


Nelson SearcyChurch Growth, Church Systems, Evangelism, Small Groups

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Leadership Lessons from John Wesley

John Wesley didn’t intend to start a denomination – but he created a movement. The leadership principles he developed during this extraordinary period of church growth were so effective, they simply became known as “The Method.” Though we just celebrated John Wesley’s 312th birthday, when we look closer at Wesley’s story, it’s clear how similar his situation was to ours – and … Read More


Nelson SearcyChurch Growth, Church Systems, Evangelism, Leadership

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FREE Event Today – It’s John Wesley’s Birthday! (Last Chance to RSVP)

Happy 312th birthday to John Wesley! You can still join me this afternoon as we celebrate with a brand new FREE conference call event. RSVP required – save your spot now! You’ll also get an exclusive sneak peek at a BRAND NEW resource on Wesley (see the P.S. below to learn more). RSVP required – Click here to get the call-in … Read More


Nelson SearcyChurch Growth, Evangelism, Leadership, Preaching

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FREE Event – RSVP for A Conversation with John Wesley

I still have a few spots available for you to join me TOMORROW for a brand new FREE conference call event in celebration of John Wesley’s 312th birthday! (RSVP required!) You’ll also get an exclusive sneak peek at a BRAND NEW resource on Wesley (see the P.S. below to learn more). Click here for all the details and to sign up now … Read More


Nelson SearcyChurch Systems, Evangelism, Leadership, Ministry

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