Free E-book for Pastors: What Should You Measure Each Week at Your Church?

“What gets measured gets done,” but what do you measure each week at your church?  Just as you stay (or should stay) on top of the numbers that gauge your health, eg. blood pressure levels, weight and height — the same is true when gauging the health of your church. The numbers are blinking indicators that let you know if all systems are … Read More


Nelson SearcyChurch Growth, Church Systems, Church Systems - General, Evangelism, Metrics, Ministry, Strategy

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Donald McGavran on the Ground to Be Gained

“Let us analyze causes for growth and non-growth. Let us remember that the task is indeed great and complex and ours is only one part of the whole. Let us ask God to forgive our sins – and push resolutely forward as if we had not sinned. There is much ground to be gained and there are many adversaries to … Read More


Sandra OlivieriChurch Growth, Church Systems, Evangelism

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Maximize Your Church by Maximizing Your Systems

We all use systems to help us accomplish our objectives every day. Think about the system you have for getting dressed in the morning. You don’t put on your deodorant until you get out of the shower. You drink your coffee before you brush your teeth. Right? There’s a system to the way you prepare yourself for the day that … Read More


Sandra OlivieriAssimilation, Church Growth, Church Systems, Church Systems - General, Coaching, Evangelism, Health, Leadership, Ministry, Stewardship, Strategy, Worship Planning

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Shout Old Satan’s Kingdom Down

This day my soul has caught on fire, Hallelujah! I feel that heaven is coming nigher, O glory Hallelujah! Shout, shout, we’re gaining ground, Hallelujah!e We’ll shout old Satan’s kingdom down, Hallelujah! When Christians pray, the Devil runs, Hallelujah! And leaves the field to Zion’s sons, O glory Hallelujah!   *Camp meeting songbook (1807): Shout Old Satan’s Kingdom Down


Nelson SearcyEvangelism, Misc

The Power of the Pre-Service

“Most of the people who walk through your door have been burned by the church, by negative press about the church, or by a friend or family member in the name of religion. More than likely, they are skeptical and waiting for you to mess up. When you give them a consistent pre-service experience that makes them feel valued, their … Read More


Nelson SearcyBooks, Evangelism, Leadership

Maximizing Easter Online Training This Week – Your Special Code

You are invited to join me over Zoom this week for a 90-min Maximizing Easter Online Training. Don’t let this be an average Easter — at this online training, I will show you easy, practical ways to Maximize Easter. You will discover the easy-to-implement (and proven!) ideas you can use to overcome your current challenges and still GROW your Easter attendance. Collected, developed and honed at The Journey Church … Read More


Sandra OlivieriChurch Systems, Easter, Evangelism, Leadership, Ministry

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Remembering Billy Graham today (free ministry gifts for you)

Today marks the anniversary of Billy Graham’s death. So today we are remembering the life and legacy of the 20th century’s greatest evangelist. And I have two free gifts for you that celebrate Graham’s impact and guide you in your own ministry (below). As he did for many, he impacted me in profound ways. In 1989, his book Peace with God was … Read More


Sandra OlivieriChurch Growth, Evangelism, Leadership, Ministry, Preaching

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Black Friday Sale going on NOW – Choose from 48 resources up to 94% Off

Thanksgiving has come and gone — but today you have access to more than just leftovers! Take advantage of our biggest sale of the year with Black Friday savings on seminars, sermon series, team editions and even bulk books! BLACK FRIDAY SALE – AS LOW AS $5! Choose from 48 resources – Up to 94% OFF Click here to check out all the details and save big now!  I’ve gone through … Read More


Sandra OlivieriBooks, Church Systems, Evangelism, Growth Barriers, Leadership, Ministry, Preaching, Strategy, Worship Planning

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Black Friday Early Access: 48 Seminars, Sermons + Books – As Low as $5!

Before you take a much-deserved Thanksgiving break this week with family and friends, and while that turkey starts to defrost, take advantage of Early Access to our biggest Black Friday deals ever…. You’ll enjoy super discounts on 48 systems best-sellers, leadership seminars, sermon series, bulk books and more — starting at just $5! SAVE UP TO 94%! BLACK FRIDAY SALE EARY ACCESS THRU FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26th … Read More


Sandra OlivieriChurch Systems, Evangelism, Leadership, Ministry, Strategy, Worship Planning

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