Today’s post comes to us from Steve Addison, author and church planting specialist. Steve has been a life-long student of movements that renew and expand the Christian faith. Steve began his research into Christian movements in the late 1980s while serving as a church planter in Melbourne, Australia. He carried that interest into his Doctor of Ministry with Fuller Seminary. He is … Read More
A Perfect Plan – A Saturday Quote
“A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow.” – General George S. Patton
Leading a meeting the RIGHT way – what they didn’t teach you in seminary
Tell me honestly – how does it make you feel when you hear those three little words: “Can we meet?” If your first reaction is to make an excuse and run – you are NOT alone. There are three reasons why pastors avoid leading meetings at all costs. Do any of these sound familiar? “I’m too busy and my team … Read More
Are You on Track So Far? (Flash Sale – 75% Off Godly Goals!)
Congratulations – How does it feel? You made it through the first HALF of 2015! QUESTION: Have you made 50 percent worth of progress toward your goals for 2015? Are you on track to accomplish all that God has led you to accomplish this year? I want to help you do just that, so in honor of passing the mid-year mark, … Read More
Unspectacular Preparation – A Saturday Quote
“Spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparation.” – Robert Schuller
One Week Away – Staffing Workshop LIVE (Last Chance)
I just put the final touches on the workbook for my One-day Staffing Workshop LIVE – at Disney World in one week on Thursday, April 16th. It’s so packed with samples and content, this could easily have been a two-day event! Just two reasons why this event is so content-rich with the most practical training you can receive: – Nothing will make … Read More
Avoid the Pain of a Staffing Mistake – Two FREE Resources
Nothing keeps us awake more than staffing issues. Having the right staff on board will either double the effectiveness of your church – or it will cut it in half. My personal journey in leading The Journey Church is why I’m so passionate about helping you – I’ve made more than a few mistakes in the area of staffing and I … Read More
Recharge Your Easter Marketing (workshop resource)
Just in time for Easter – because NOW is the time to be preparing your marketing and evangelism plan – I’d like to share with you ALL the marketing tips, strategies and tactics that I’ve discovered and applied from over 25 years in ministry and coaching across the country! These are the unedited recordings from my Church Marketing Workshop – and they … Read More
Church Growth Then & Now – Weekend Sale (Save 89%)
I don’t believe in learning history for history’s sake. It’s all about what you can apply to your ministry TODAY. And it’s no different with the Church Growth Movement. I’ve been a student of this movement for a long time – and I’ve personally applied strategies and tactics that have had a tremendous impact on my ministry. So I don’t … Read More
The RIGHT way to increase productivity (and it’s not energy drinks!)
I have a friend who used to have to drink 3 energy drinks a day – just to get through the demands of his day. Did it dramatically boost his productivity – how much he was able to accomplish? Not at all. He went into a cycle of adrenaline rush followed by massive caffeine-induced crash and at no point was … Read More