When you study Jesus’ life, you’ll find He was never afraid to ask. Scholars cite over 400 questions in the four Gospels! We often call it an invitation, a next step or a challenge, but it’s a part of what we do every day. Or at least, it should be. In fact, there are 5 main invitations that every pastor … Read More
Realize your ministry’s vision by becoming a “master asker”
Growing churches are led by leaders who have the ability to ask people to do what God has called them to do. In our latest blog series, we are tackling this crucial topic of becoming a “master asker.” When you think about Billy Graham or other successful evangelists, they mastered the skill of making the ask. As pastors, we must … Read More
FREE E-book: What You Should Measure at Your Church (Countdown to Easter)
“What gets measured gets done,” but what do you measure each week at your church? Just as you stay (or should stay) on top of the numbers that gauge your health, eg. blood pressure levels, weight and height — the same is true when gauging the health of your church. The numbers are blinking indicators that let you know if … Read More
The Power of the 8 Systems to Grow Your Church
God is into systems. He organized the universe with systems. He established the measurement of time through a system. He formed the human body as a cohesive unit of systems. All the parts of the body — both the church body and the physical body — work together, allowing people to fulfill God’s purposes on this earth. And both of … 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
“Countdown to Easter” Giveaway #1 – Eight Systems of a Healthy Church E-book
How healthy is your church? God designed all the parts of the body – both the church body and the physical body – to work together and function best through well-developed systems. A healthy church depends on eight systems operating at maximum performance. In fact, a well-designed S.Y.S.T.E.M. can Save You Stress, Time, Energy and Money. This week only, as … Read More
The Message Run-Through – a preaching best practice you can do this week
One of the first rules actors learn is to speak the words of a script out loud before they go into an audition room. Why? Because no matter how many times they run through their part in their head, no matter how well they’ve committed it to memory, no matter how clearly they can see their delivery in their own … Read More
Back By Request: FREE Grow Your Church in 2025 this Wednesday
Hey, we had a packed Grow Your Church in 2025 webinar last week, and since the feedback has been incredible, I’m doing the training again, just ONE MORE TIME… THIS Wednesday, January 22 2:00pm – 3:30pm Eastern Still FREE, but space is limited Click Here to Reserve Your FREE spot! If you’re not sure you can make that time, you … Read More
Today @ 2pm ET – FREE Grow Your Church in 2025 – NEW bonuses added
Don’t miss this critical online training this afternoon…just a few FREE spots left before we close registration! I’m going LIVE today at 2pm Eastern, leading this 90-minute webinar, Grow Your Church in 2025. This is your last chance to save your free spot and discover the 10 most impactful steps you can take to achieve maximum growth this year. Plus, … Read More
Spots going fast – FREE Grow Your Church webinar Thursday
You’re invited to join me THIS Thursday for a FREE 90-min online training on the 10 most impactful steps you can take to achieve maximum growth this year! Click here to learn more and save your FREE spot now ($97.00 value)! From this 90-minute training on Thurs, Jan. 16 at 2pm ET, you’ll walk away with a practical, proven road … Read More