“Hardship often prepares an ordinary person for an extraordinary destiny.” – C.S. Lewis
Reinventing the All Staff Meeting
This is Kerrick Thomas – and for the last 12 years I’ve served alongside of Nelson Searcy as Executive Pastor of The Journey Church. I’m guest blogging today and would like to talk to you about the power of the All Staff Meeting. Every week in churches across America, staff members sludge off into the weekly staff meeting, dreading the monotony … Read More
Ways to Respond in Times of Crisis
Today’s guest post comes to us from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. We’re all human. So it makes sense that our hearts often hurt for people impacted by tragedies here and abroad—tragedies that can leave us feeling helpless. What can we do in response to the violence and destruction around us? Pray Deeply “Prayer is the Christian’s greatest weapon.” —Billy … Read More
LAST CHANCE – Quick Survey Plus FREE E-book on Recruiting Volunteers!
Did you miss it? I’ve been doing a survey on volunteer challenges and I’d like to get your feedback. It’s a brief 45-second survey – www.ChurchLeaderInsights.com/volunteersurvey As a thank you, I’ll send you my brand new E-Book on recruiting volunteers: EIGHT BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES FOR RECRUITING NEW VOLUNTEERS: Miss Any of These and You’ll Always Lack Volunteers ($29.95 Value, yours FREE). … Read More
From one pastor to another…
Kerrick Thomas is a pastor and friend of mine who has learned first-hand how to manage personal crisis and church leadership. Over the last year, he has experienced crisis in his own life: The tragic loss of his mom in a fire . . . then less than a week later his wife having reconstructive surgery on her ankle that left … Read More
Summer Sale – HALF OFF All 8 Healthy Church Systems Seminars!
Why do some churches grow and others don’t? I often get asked this from pastors, with the follow-up question, “So, what’s their secret?” As if there’s something those pastors know that others don’t. After coaching over 2,100 pastors in all denominations, I have a very clear answer on this – there IS a System. Eight of them to be exact. And they … Read More
Congratulations Dr. Elmer Towns! (Special $49 Sale)
Taking a moment this week to celebrate the recent nuptials of my mentor Dr. Elmer Towns. Congrats to Dr. Towns (83 years young!) and his new bride, Jackie, and may God bless their new life together. Dr. Towns is a spiritual giant and he understands that there is no greater calling, no greater mission than to build the church and reach more … Read More
$14 Sale – Revised & Updated Personal Growth resource
Hard to believe we’re halfway through the year already! Right now is a great time to reflect on the year so far and intentionally put together a plan for how you will keep growing through the end of the year. And since growing churches are led by growing leaders (and I want your church to grow!), I’ve gone back into the … Read More
Jason Hatley on The Power of a To Do List
Have you ever been so busy… so overwhelmed… so under pressure in ministry that you’ve considered quitting? It happened to me 5 years ago, right after Nelson Searcy and I launched The Journey Church in South Florida… At this point I had been in ministry with Nelson at The Journey for nearly 10 years. I was no stranger to busy … Read More
BRAND-NEW Resource: The Power of a To Do List
I want to tell you about a new resource that I never planned to release. In fact, it all began when I invited Jason Hatley, long time Pastor with me at The Journey and the leader of our Worship Leader Coaching, to present at my Advanced Coaching Network (my highest level, invite-only network.) The topic: Personal and Staff Productivity. Almost … Read More