Getting People Back to Church – The Power of the Big Day

As summer comes to an end, people are making their way “Back to Church”. This is also an opportunity to reach new people with the power of a BIG DAY. You’ve had BIG DAYS in your life. Think about the day you graduated from high school or college, the day you got married. These are the days that change everything. … Read More


Nelson SearcyEvangelism, Uncategorized

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Everything Speaks to a First-Time Guest … Everything

Memorize the next sentence and make it your mantra: Everything speaks to a first-time guest…. Everything. From the moment a guest sets foot on your property, he tunes in to receive the message your church is sending. You have an obligation to strive for excellence. You don’t have to be perfect, you just  have to do the very best you can with … Read More


Nelson SearcyAssimilation, Uncategorized

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How to Make a Great First Impression This Sunday Before the First Song is Even Sung

The pre-service is your first opportunity to interact with everyone who sets foot on your church’s property – from first-time guests to long-time members – but its purpose and influence is particularly important for first-timers. Think of it this way: Your pre-service mission, if you choose to accept it, is to do everything you can to take your guest’s guard down (and even … Read More


Nelson SearcyAssimilation, Uncategorized

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No Second Chances- Making a Great Impression on First-Time Guests

You won’t get a second chance.  Seven minutes is all the time you have to make a positive first impression on the first-time guests who walk through your doors. In the first seven minutes of their experience with your church, your guests will decide whether or not they’re going to come back.  That’s before a single worship song is sung and before a … Read More


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Developing a Reading SYSTEM

I love systems. In fact, there’s an entire approach to church that we call the “healthy church, healthy systems” approach, where I teach you the eight systems of a church.  I’ve written books that tie in to each of those systems, to help you apply them in your life. I’ve developed resources for each of those systems, and on and on. … Read More


Nelson SearcyChurch Systems - General, Uncategorized

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TWO NEW Bonuses – Test Drive My Renegade Pastors Network for Just $49

This week only you have an exclusive opportunity to test drive my Renegade Pastors Network for just $49. I’m so excited about the new BONUSES – two content-rich, church growth-focused newsletters – and I want you to experience these benefits right away. When you join today for HALF OFF your first month, you’ll immediately have access to these new resources … Read More


Nelson SearcyCoaching, Uncategorized

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How to Size Up a Book

I’m often asked by my coaching networks and alumni, “How many books do I read?”  I typically read 5-7 books per week. That means I need to give myself an estimate of how long it will take me to read each book.  So, when I get ready to read a book, I like it to size it up. Here are … Read More


Nelson SearcyBooks, Uncategorized

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Decide Now To Be a Reader!

The call to ministry is the call to prepare. Whether you have 40 years of ministry in front of you, or perhaps only 40 months, or even 4 years, whatever that might be.  Make the decision to say, “I’m going to be a life long leader.” As long as you’re leading, as long as you have another hill to take, … Read More


Nelson SearcyBooks, Uncategorized

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