Lessons from The Difference Maker: Extend an Invitation

  “The number one reason people attend church for the first time – that is, the number one reason people step into an environment where they can hear the truth about Jesus proclaimed – is because someone they respect invited them. Be that someone.”  – Nelson Searcy The above quote is from p. 28 of The Difference Maker: Using Your Everyday Life … Read More


Nelson SearcyChurch Growth, Evangelism, Ministry

Fasting and Our Relationship with Christ

Today’s guest blog comes to us from Peter Leithart, author, minister, theologian, and President of the Theopolis Institute in Birmingham, Alabama.  The Mosaic liturgical calendar prescribes only one fast, the day of atonement, when Israel was commanded to “humble your souls” (Leviticus 16:29; 23:27, 29, 32; the verb is sometimes translated as “afflict”). By way of contrast, Israel celebrated two … Read More


Nelson SearcyMinistry

NEW RELEASE: Your Complete Guide to Spiritual, Intellectual, Physical and Emotional Health

Be honest – how often do you make yourself a priority?  As pastors, we face many challenges when it comes to managing our emotional, spiritual, intellectual and physical health. Too often we sacrifice our own well-being on the altar of ministry. When is the last time you found yourself saying: I’m busy doing God’s work, so I don’t have time to … Read More


Nelson SearcyHealth, Ministry, Stress Management

Systems Boot Camp at Disney World – Super Early Bird ENDS TODAY!

Your exclusive Super Early Bird rate ENDS TODAY for the ALL-NEW 2016 Church Systems Check-up and Boot Camp.  I’d like to invite you and your team to join me this Summer for this brand new 3-day event focused on helping you reach the unchurched.  Join me for the THE biggest training event of the year at beautiful Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, Wednesday, July 20th – … Read More


Nelson SearcyChurch Systems, Evangelism, Growth Barriers, Ministry

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


Nelson SearcyLeadership, Ministry

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


Nelson SearcyEvangelism, Growth Barriers, Leadership, Ministry, Strategy

John Albert Broadus on Preaching the Doctrines

“Brethren, we must preach the doctrines; we must emphasize the doctrines; we must go back to the doctrines. I fear that the new generation does not know the doctrines as our fathers knew them.” -John Albert Broadus  


Nelson SearcyMinistry, Preaching

ENDS TODAY! 10 Ways to Increase Your Ministry Influence – 90% off!

My apologies – we crashed our website yesterday from a free webinar event and response to this new resource. But it’s back up – and you have a final opportunity TODAY! As pastors, we’re called to be influencers. We fulfill our calling through the influence God has given us to make an eternal difference in the lives of others. There is … Read More


Nelson SearcyMinistry