“Church growth follows where the lost are not merely found but restored to normal life in the fold — though it may be a life they have never consciously known. Faithfulness in ‘folding and feeding’ – which unfortunately has come to be called by such a dry, superficial term as ‘follow-up’ – is essential to lasting church expansion.” – Donald … Read More
My secrets to reading more – online this Thursday
Full confession: I wasn’t always the voracious reader that I am today, averaging 5-7 books a week. I certainly didn’t grow up with a love for reading. In fact, I never even completed a book from start to finish prior to age 17! I do like to say that “God gave me a passion to read” and while that’s true, … Read More
Pastor of Groups & Teaching Pastor Position Now Available @ The Journey Church NYC
The Journey is currently looking for an “A” player to fill the role of Pastor of Groups & Teaching Pastor at our NYC campus in Manhattan. We are looking for an experienced, go-getter who is ready to live in NYC, serve in a growing, young church and make a tremendous impact for Jesus. This is a great position . . … Read More
Leaders Should Be Servants
“But among you it will be different. Those who are the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, and the leader should be like a servant.” —Luke 22:26 (NLT)
We are Hiring – Use Your Design Skills to Serve God
Church Leader Insights is looking to hire a graphic designer to further God’s mission in equipping pastors and church leaders. The position is available as a “work from anywhere, project by project basis” or a more traditional in-office part-time basis in Boca Raton, FL with the potential to go full-time. Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator is needed. … Read More
Maximize Your Church by Maximizing Your Systems
We all use systems to help us accomplish our objectives every day. Think about the system you have for getting dressed in the morning. You don’t put on your deodorant until you get out of the shower. You drink your coffee before you brush your teeth. Right? There’s a system to the way you prepare yourself for the day that … Read More
Are YOUR Poor Health Choices Impacting Your Family?
By Steve Reynolds One of the first things I did when I stepped onto the field of living a healthy life was to examine how I was living. I quickly realized that my decisions had not only negatively impacted me but had also negatively impacted my entire family. Because I did most of the cooking and grocery shopping at our … Read More
Leaders Guard Themselves
“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” – Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)
Hudson Taylor On Expelling Anxiety
“I am no longer anxious about anything, as I realize the Lord is able to carry out His will, and His will is mine.” — James Hudson Taylor (May 21, 1832 – June 3, 1905) was a pioneer in reaching the unreached for Christ. He was unlike any other missionary of the 19th century (or arguably any other century) and … Read More
Practical help for solo pastors – online this Thursday
Spots are filling up for a special online event THIS Thursday, April 20…I’ll be interviewing Dr. Gary McIntosh about his new book The Solo Pastor: Understanding and Overcoming the Challenges of Leading a Church Alone. Gary is a professor, church consultant and former solo pastor who knows that leading a church alone is challenging and demanding. He wrote this book to … Read More