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I’m excited to announce that I had the honor of being interviewed for a second time by Dr. Steve Greene for Charisma Podcast Network, where I discussed my latest book The New You, which will be released on Jan. 1. Listen to hear how you can change this upcoming new year to be a better physical, mental and spiritual you. Click … Read More

The below excerpt is from my book Activate: An Entirely New Approach to Small Groups. This revised and expanded edition shows church leaders how to make their small groups work.  Once you’ve evaluated your previous semester for small groups and made appropriate adjustments for future ones, it’s time to set your calendar for the next semester. Put every important date for the … Read More

Last week we learned how important it is to lead by educating your people on the biblical basis of stewardship during your weekend service. The majority of your congregation probably has no idea what the Bible says about giving. These two final steps should prove helpful in your pursuit of financial success for your church. Stewardship Testimonies — Two Times … Read More

The below excerpt is from my book The Renegade Pastor’s Guide to Managing the Stress of Ministry. Most people are creatures of habit. We do the same things, at the same times, on a regular basis. That’s fine, but that means a lot of people do identical things at the same times. They go to the bank at the same time. … Read More

“Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.” – 2 Timothy 2:15

“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

Today’s guest post comes to us from Joseph LaLonde for ChurchPlants.com. Wise leaders resist convenience. There are days when I long for my runs to be easy. I don’t want to feel like I taxed my body or pushed myself further than I thought I could go. I want my runs to be convenient. And yet my runs aren’t convenient. Running … Read More

The below excerpt is from my book Activate: An Entirely New Approach to Small Groups. This revised and expanded edition shows church leaders how to make their small groups work.  Teaching your team leaders how to make an effective big ask is perhaps the most important step in forming your small groups. Review this process with them every semester, no matter how … Read More

God has put a specific plan in place to resource His church and to lead His people out of financial repression. You carry a large part of the impetus for bringing that plan about. Teaching your people biblical stewardship principles is part of shepherding them well. You can’t just step back and hope they’ll give. There are specific steps you … Read More

Last week we learned that leaders are learners. The handy acronym L.E.A.D. can help you remember the four tenets of leadership: Learns Engages Anticipates Decides Second, leaders are eager to engage with their people. I bet you know pastors who have gotten so burnt out that they become distant both from their staff and their flock. Sometimes they will even … Read More