“Human history is the long terrible story of man trying to find something other than God which will make him happy.” – C.S. Lewis
Remembering Peter Wagner – Part 2 of 2
Yesterday I posted here to let you know that on Friday, Oct 21 at 2:30pm C. Peter Wagner went to be with the Lord. He was 86. In remembrance of him, I’m sharing some thoughts about his impact on my life . . . particularly in the area of church growth. Yesterday, I shared this link to an interview I did … Read More
Peter Wagner on Effective Evangelism (In Remembrance)
“Church planting is the most effective form of evangelism under heaven.” – C.Peter Wagner (August 15, 1930 – October 21, 2016)
A Better Way to Be Evangelical
Today’s guest post comes to us from Anthony L. Blair for ChristianityToday.com. Anthony is president and dean of the faculty at Evangelical Seminary in Myerstown, Pennsylvania. As the president of an institution with evangelical in its name, I’ve had many opportunities to reflect on the mixed legacy that comes with that word. If you don’t explain what you mean, others … Read More
Charles Finney on God’s Presence in the Church
“If the presence of God is in the church, the church will draw the world in. If the presence of God is not in the church, the world will draw the church out.” – Charles Grandison Finney
Improving Our Invitations
Today’s guest post comes to us from Ernest L. Easley, professor of evangelism at Union University in Jackson, Tenn., and former pastor of Roswell Street Baptist Church, in Marietta, Ga. Southern Baptists’ decline in baptisms reached its 15th year in 2015, decreasing by more than 10,000 from 2014 data recorded by our churches through the Annual Church Profile. Although 295,212 … Read More
World Champion Juggler Captivates at Bootcamp!
It’s not often I’m wowed by an entertainment act but this one was powerful. Last week at the Church Systems Check-up and Bootcamp, I hosted a special dinner for members of my Senior Pastor Coaching and Advanced Coaching networks. The food was great, the company was terrific. But the highlight of our evening was the enormously talented David Cain, also known … Read More
Age and Religious Identity in America
Today’s guest post comes to us from Michael Lipka, a Senior Editor at Pew Research Center. The U.S. religious landscape is already in the midst of some dramatic changes when it comes to the growth or decline of people with certain religious identities. And while it is impossible to predict exactly how that landscape will shift in the future, some key … Read More
How to Use a BIG Day in Your Church (Boot Camp Week EXCLUSIVE)
This week I’m focused on Evangelism. How can I help you: Double your attendance? Mobilize your church for evangelism? Equip your people to reach more people for Christ? You see this week I’m leading our Church Systems Check-up and Boot Camp. Our theme is “reaching the unchurched.” Since you’re unable to be here, I want to share with you one … Read More