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
Don’t overthink it. Simplify it.
It’s no wonder overthinking leaves you drained. It’s mental exhaustion on the level of running a marathon every day. Most of all there is a danger in making slow decisions! Here are 3 dangers of SLOW: 1) One is paralysis by analysis. 2) MORE stress. 3) Missed opportunity. Sometimes you don’t need more information to make a decision. Colin Powell … Read More
Are you stuck in a comfort zone?
It’s really easy to stuck in our comfort zone. It’s easy to keep doing what you are doing this year, because of what you were doing last year. There’s a legitimate reason to do that. There’s a legitimate reason to say, “We did our big day in February this year, we should do a big day in February last year.” … Read More
Just Updated – The Fastest Way to Grow a Church – My Interview with Bill Easum
I’ve just posted Part 2 of my Interview with Bill Easum – recorded LIVE at a recent Renegade Pastors Conference. Listen in now as Bill and I have a frank and open conversation on one of the most misunderstood principles, the Homogeneous Principle and why it is so key. We also have a discussion on the power and impact of your … Read More