“It is not good for man to be alone.” What a powerful truth from Genesis 2 that most of us have taught to our people. But today, Pastor, my question to you is… Are you trying to lead alone? Do you look at what’s happening in your church and wonder what (if anything) can be done to make it more … Read More
The Missing Piece of Pastor (and Church) Growth: Accountability
In all my years of ministry experience (over 20 years now), I have met more pastors than I can begin to count. And I’ve never once had a pastor come up to me and say: “Nelson, my church isn’t growing and I don’t care.” No, they’re all serious about God’s calling on their life, serious about reaching more people for … Read More
Yeah, But I Can’t Make Those Changes In My Church
In coaching over 1,000 Senior Pastors over the last few years (and interacting with tens of thousands more), I’ve observed a number of major misconceptions that hold back pastors and the churches they lead from reaching their full redemptive potential. And perhaps the most limiting of these misconceptions is the illusion of a lack of control. The average pastor in … Read More
Act As If The Whole World Is Watching – A Weekend Quote
“Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching.” — Thomas Jefferson, Third U.S. President
Why We Send A Lot of Emails (and Your Church Should, Too)
If you’re a part of the Church Leader Insights (CLI) family, you probably have noticed that we don’t mind sending out an email or two. And the vast majority of people who receive emails from me and CLI are encouraging and appreciative – even replying to share stories of how God is working in their churches. But every once in … Read More
Be Better Than Yourself – A Saturday Quote
“Don’t bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.” — William Faulkner, Author
Take Change By The Hand – A Saturday Quote
“We must take change by the hand or rest assuredly, change will take us by the throat.” — Winston Churchill, Former British prime minister
How to Write a Successful Recruiting Ad for Your Church
When it comes to staffing your church for maximum impact, one of the keys to getting the right person for the position is to promote the opening properly. In other words, you’re not looking for someone who is ready to “jump ship” at the first opportunity. The person you want is going to be performing right now, making a difference … Read More
Prayer – A Saturday Quote
We pray because our vision exceeds our abilities. Prayer is the soul’s deepest cry of rebellion against the way things are, seeing the lost world and crying out, ‘This does not glorify God and, by God’s grace, it must change!’ Prayer comes from God and ascends back to God on behalf of those who do not know God. – David … Read More
The Three Key Skills to Look For When Hiring Leaders
Hiring new staff is an essential element to keep your church growing (and can be a huge pitfall if you’re not careful). In fact, my resource The Staffing Workshop was created to help you avoid those pitfalls in recruiting, hiring, managing and “de-hiring” staff. And I’m always on the lookout for more helpful hiring advice. Here’s an article I recently … Read More