I’d like to invite you to join me for this week’s “Grow Your Church” webinar that starts TOMORROW! This webinar will show how you can cooperate with God to reach more people for Christ. Choose from 6 convenient times starting tomorrow, January 27. Space is limited – and it will fill up! Click here to register now and save your spot. Will you join … Read More
Develop Church Growth Eyes – A Saturday Quote
“As Christians refine their methods, develop Church Growth eyes, feel church growth responsibility, communicate the Gospel, and educate those who are won until they become responsible Christians, the church as a whole will receive the abundant blessing God wants to give.” – Donald McGavran
Quotes of the Week – Best of Twitter
Ministry Tips from Nelson Top characteristic of the Pastors of growing churches: They are learners. Practice the Principle of Learn and Return: When you discover something that benefits the work of the Kingdom, share it with other leaders. You are not in competition with the other pastors in your area or in your denomination. You are on the same team … Read More
Unchurched America: Half see no value in church
Today’s guest post comes to us from Cath Martin, writer for Christian Today. Cath presents some of the latest research findings on the unchurched by the Barna group. New research by the Barna group paints an interesting picture of those who are aware of the church and even think positively of the Christian faith, but who, for whatever reason, feel … Read More
Top 3 Growth Barriers – LIVE Workshop!
Big news: I’m heading out to the West Coast in 28 days . . . I’m excited to be leading a special Southern California event – the FREE Breaking the Top 3 Growth Barriers Workshop! I’d like to invite you to attend this FREE half-day event on Thursday, Dec. 4th in Orange County (Irvine, to be exact). Did I mention it’s … Read More
Last Chance – HALF OFF Why People Leave Your Church
I’ve got a question for you. One you’ve probably asked yourself a few times since Sunday: Who was missing from your Sunday services this past Labor Day Weekend? Every week we see people attend our services but then miss a Sunday and then before you know it you’re asking yourself “Where have they been?” It’s an issue that weighs heavily on … Read More
This Strange Thing Called Growth
Church growth is on my mind (actually it always is) and I wanted to share with you a very insightful and thought-provoking piece I came across on this subject. The author John Johnson is a pastor and Professor of Pastoral Theology at Western Seminary. Here he approaches growth from several angles, noting that “All of us are somewhere on the growth … Read More
BRAND NEW – FREE Top 3 Growth Barriers Webinar
Growing your church may sometimes feel like an uphill battle – IF you don’t know where to start. Don’t be paralyzed by growth barriers – I’d like to help you break through and reach the maximum potential of your church to create more disciples for Christ! That’s why you’re invited to my BRAND NEW webinar, Top 3 Growth Barriers, with six convenient times … Read More
3 Kinds of Church Growth
“A Church Growth principle is a universal truth which, when properly interpreted and applied, contributes significantly to the growth of churches and denominations. It is a truth of God which leads his church to spread his Good News, plant church after church, and increase his Body.” – Donald McGavran We should all have an expectation of Church Growth. McGavran talks about the … Read More
ONLY UNTIL FRIDAY – Get My Ignite Book for Over HALF OFF!
I’ve got some inside info from my publisher for you – today thru this Friday only, you can pick up the Kindle edition of my book, Ignite: How to Spark Immediate Growth in Your Church, for over 50% off! And as a special thank you for picking up the book today, you’ll also receive $183.00 in bonus resources – including a $50 Gift Certificate to use … Read More