With Easter fast approaching (Sunday, April 20), I want to stress the importance of your church’s assimilation system. In other words, I want to help you keep more of your first-time Easter guests this year. In the first seven minutes of contact with your church, your first-time guests will know whether or not they are coming back. Think about that: … Read More
Starting a Sermon Series on Easter
Since Easter Sunday’s date varies, April 20th this year, it can sneak up on you – and on the unchurched people in your community – if you aren’t careful. But with a little forward thinking and strategic planning on your part, you can work with God as he uses this singular day to draw people to himself in much larger numbers than any other time … Read More
Free 2012 Mid-Year Conference Call for Senior Pastors Only – TODAY!
Not sure if you heard yet, but I’m leading a FREE Conference Call today at 2:00pm – The 2012 Mid-Year Conference Call. This call is for Senior Pastors Only and I really hope you’ll join me (there’s no cost for the call). What’s this call about? Well, the year 2012 is already halfway complete and I’ve heard from several pastors … Read More
The Year is Half-over… Time to Evaluate Your Goals! – Plus a Free Conference Call
It seems like 2012 just arrived and it’s hard to believe, but the year is half way over! The 6 month mark is a great time to take inventory and see where you are in relations to you goals. Why should you focus on goals? Because LIFE-CHANGE can happen when you begin to set goals. Why? Because setting and achieving goals … Read More
Did you remember to back-up your computer? – Friendly Reminder
Picture this: Your computer suddenly dies or you see somebody running off with it… What will you do? For many Pastors, this will absolutely destroy their week. Why? Because they do not back up their system. Take a minute today and make preparations to enroll in an online back-up service or purchase an external hard drive that you can schedule … Read More
Doing the Impossible – A Saturday Quote
Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible and suddenly you are doing the impossible. St Francis of Assisi
Invest in Knowledge – A Saturday Quote
“If a man empties his purse into his head, no one can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” – Ben Franklin
Make 2012 Your Best Year Ever – FREE Conference Call on Tuesday!
The FREE “How to Make 2012 Your Best Year Ever Conference Call” Will you join me for a FREE “Senior Pastors Only” Conference Call on Tuesday? We’ll jump-start the New Year together on this “first of its kind” conference call where I’ll teach you the skills you need to maximize your leadership and make 2012 your Best Year Ever! After coaching over 1,000 … Read More
Let’s Plan Our 2012 Preaching Calendar Together – FREE Webinar
You’re invited to join me next week for one of 4 free webinars I’m leading called “Planning Your 2012 Preaching Calendar.” After coaching more than 1,000 pastors over the last few years, I’ve learned that one of the best tools for reducing your stress, maximizing creativity, honoring God and working with the natural patterns of your people is planning your preaching calendar months … Read More
Communicating Your Big Day Evangelism Strategy to Your Church (Free Download)
A number of you have already let me know how my new book Ignite has helped you and your church. That’s always encouraging to me, so keep ’em coming! Feel free to use the “Ask Nelson” button on the right side of this blog to send me your story. One such email that I recently received from Clark Frailey, member … Read More