A few weeks ago, I posted information on the 2014 Holy Land tour. Since then I’ve gotten so many questions recently that our Holy Land Tour Coordinator, Jason Hatley, has planned a call TOMORROW, Thursday, February 6th to share more details. I’m excited because this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you to experience, first-hand, the sights and sounds that we read and … Read More
The Path of a Lifelong Learner (The Renegade Pastor – Part 1)
You will never learn all there is to be learned about any subject; you’ll never reach the pinnacle point in any area. And who would want to? It’s the continual reaching that grows you, equipping you to live and minister at an ever-increasing level. Part of being an effective pastor and a more fulfilled person is deciding to be a … Read More
Nothing Happens by Accident – A Saturday Quote
“Nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
Top 3 Growth Barriers Your Church Faces
When you know in your core that both you and God want your church to grow for His glory, nothing can stop you. However, growth barriers will give it their best shot. Here are the top three barriers that every growing church will face over and over again. Growth Barrier #1: Space – Why is it that the most obvious … Read More
Two Decisions You Have to Make to Break Church Growth Barriers
When it comes to moving your church forward, being proactive is the name of the game. Make a decision right now NOT to let your church get stuck at any point. Learn to identify growth barriers early so that you can adjust when needed and move right through them. If you understand and know how to deal with growth … Read More
Two Most Important Factors in Church Growth
Do you remember why you went into ministry? You went into ministry to reach people. You went into ministry to disciple people. You went into ministry to lead a healthy church. God wants that as well. I’ve been challenged, as a pastor, to go to work on removing the barriers from God’s blessing in my church and building systems that … Read More
Peter Drucker on the Care of Time – A Saturday Quote
“Everything requires time. It is the only truly universal condition. All work takes place in time and uses up time. Yet most people take for granted this unique, irreplaceable, and necessary resource. Nothing else, perhaps, distinguishes effective [people] as much as their tender loving care of time.” – Peter Drucker
Investing in Your Personal Growth
This week I am giving you some tips on managing your life and calendar the way God intended you to. You’ve got to schedule time to grow. I’m talking about your personal growth time. Now this is a little different. When you think about scheduling time for your own personal growth, you should understand that growth doesn’t happen by accident. … Read More
Do You Still Pursue Your Spouse? Planning your Date Night
This week I am giving you some tips on managing your life and calendar the way God intended you to. If you’ve been married for more than a year, you know that you’ve got to schedule time with your spouse. We all pursued our spouses before we were married, and then we stopped pursuing them after we’re married. We call … Read More
Are you rested? Many Pastors Aren’t Getting Enough Rest
This week I am giving you some tips on managing your life and calendar the way God intended you to. There’s a time to work and there is a time to rest. Most of us run really hard. But there needs to be a time where you turn it off. There needs to be a time to rest. I’m not … Read More