Vince Lombardi walked into training camp into the Summer of 1961 and started by saying: “Gentlemen,” holding a football in his right hand, “this is a football.” He took nothing for granted. He began a tradition of starting from scratch, assuming that the players were blank slates who carried over no knowledge from the year before. What if you also … Read More
John Wimber on Empowering the Body of Christ
“I realized at a certain point in ministry I could either get a tent and have a great ministry, or empower, equip and release the Body of Christ to do it themselves. I chose the latter, as it was the Jesus model.” – John Wimber, evangelist, pastor and church planter
My Top Books on Leadership (FREE Copy)
With summer coming up, a question came up recently in my Advanced Coaching Network – “Hey Nelson, what are your recommended books to read on leadership?” So I quickly compiled the list but then I realized that this was just TOO valuable to keep hidden. So I’m happy to share this list with you today… Best Books on Leadership: Academic Edition … Read More
You’re Invited: Join Me for Systems Boot Camp – LIVE at Disney World!
I would like to extend a personal invitation for you to join me at the don’t-miss LIVE event of the year . . . my 5th annual Church Systems Check-Up and Bootcamp at beautiful Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, Wednesday, July 20th – Friday, July 22nd! This is THE event where I reveal the latest and most impactful lessons on each of the 8 systems … Read More
Limited Time! Scratch & Dent Sale – CD sets up to 80% off!
I’ve got some great news for you but here’s the context: I just finished up a big event last week in Orlando. As we were winding things down, I found out that we have some GREAT RESOURCES that were sent back to our warehouse. They look so lonely just sitting there. What to do? What to do? Well, these resources can’t help … Read More
BRAND NEW RESOURCE – 10 Ways to Increase Your Ministry Influence
Everyone in ministry knows that “leadership is influence.” In fact, influencing people is at the heart of what we do as church leaders. We see that through our preaching, through our writing, through our impact on the community. We fulfill our calling through influence. But the question is – do you know the steps you can take to INCREASE your influence? No matter what size … Read More
John Wesley on the Wholeness of His Calling
“I want the whole Christ for my Savior, the whole Bible for my book, the whole Church for my fellowship and the whole world for my mission field.” -John Wesley
No foolin’ – Write and publish your own book in as little as three months
It’s no April’s Fools joke – I will show you my simple method of how to write and publish your first book in as little as three months. Through years of writing, I have developed a system that enables me to write two books every year, one that has increased the impact of my ministry in a profound way. In … Read More
LAST CHANCE – 7 Secrets to Thriving on a Church Staff
If you’re looking to expand your influence as a staff pastor, I have exciting news for you! Over the past week, my team released a brand new resource just for staff members where you will discover the 7 most important principles to reigniting your passion for your church and your ministry and increasing your value and effectiveness to the rest … Read More
Brand NEW resource: Seven Secrets to Thriving on a Church Staff
Whether you’re a church staff member or the senior pastor managing other staff pastors, I’m sure you can relate – – fulfilling your calling means having team alignment and a clear understanding of the vital role of a staff pastor! In fact, succeeding as a staff member has its own very unique challenges. Thriving in this position requires very particular skills and strategies to … Read More