Twelve Rules for Preachers (from John Wesley)

As another year winds down, it’s a great time for reflection and self-examination before we head into 2011. In this mindset of looking back and examining myself, I recently re-read John Wesley’s 12 Rules for Preachers. Wesley was a man used by God in a powerful way – he was a game-changer in terms of sharing the gospel and in building … Read More


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Three Unspoken Promises a Leader Makes

The end of the year is here and now is a great time to reflect on 2010, and how you did in all aspects of your life. Not the least of these is how you handled this trust we all share called “church leadership” over the last 12 months. It’s my prayer that none of us take our roles for … Read More


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How to Achieve Lasting Success – GOALS

Recently I heard a great acrostic from Zig Ziglar – a man I deeply respect – about goals. Zig is one of America’s most popular motivational speakers and the author of over 25 books, including the classic (and one of my personal favorites) See You At the Top.  He’s a committed follower of Christ, and has shared his faith with millions … Read More


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The Executive Pastor Relationship – Part 2 – Making the Relationship Work

Kerrick Thomas here – Executive Pastor at The Journey Church.  Nelson’s on vacation this week, so today I’m sharing the second of two guest blog posts with you about mastering the relationship between the Lead Pastor and the Executive (or Associate) Pastor: “Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!  Tie them around your neck as a reminder.  Write them deep … Read More


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The Executive Pastor Relationship – Part 1 – Getting on the Same Page

Kerrick Thomas here – Executive Pastor at The Journey Church.  Nelson’s on vacation this week, so I’m writing a couple of guest blog posts for you about mastering the relationship between the Lead Pastor and the Executive (or Associate) Pastor: For all of you Lead Pastors out there…have you ever looked at your Executive or Associate Pastor and said to … Read More


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What’s it REALLY Going to Cost You? Price vs. Value

I trust that my love and concern for the local church is clear – everything we do at The Journey and Church Leader Insights is driven by my belief in Christ and His Church as the hope of the world… But today I have to point out something that pains me about the way most of us in church leadership … Read More


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