“This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one. Since they are no longer two but one” (Mark 10:7-8). If you are married, God will not call you without confirming the call in your spouse. Go slowly in this area and communicate clearly with your spouse … Read More
How to Know Your Calling As A Church Planter
If you have been called to start a church, not only will the calling be undeniable, but you will also be able to trust that God will equip and empower you to do the work that He sets before you. When He is the one who has chosen you, it is because He knows that you can fulfill the … Read More
You Get What You Accept – A Saturday Quote
“You Get What You Accept — many have heard the quote “you get what you inspect” but it’s just as important to note that you get what you accept. What are you accepting right now in quality, performance, attitude, people, etc. that is not up to your standards!” – Verne Harnish, Fortune Magizine columnist
Looking For a Pastor of Ministry & Assimilation at The Journey Church in NYC
The Journey is a contemporary 11 year old church in New York City with campuses in Manhattan and Queens. We are currently hiring for the position of Pastor of Ministry and Assimilation. The Journey consistently has over 1,000 adults attending weekend services, over 1,100 in groups and expects continued growth. We are looking for a young, aggressive guy who is … Read More
Every Employee Is The Company – A Saturday Quote
“Walt Disney insisted that every employee is the company in the mind of the customer.” – Bill Capodagli & Lynn Jackson, Authors of The Disney Way
Don’t Allow Money Woes to Limit Your Ministry (Guest Blogger Donald E. Ross)
This is Dr. Donald E. Ross – one of Nelson’s Advanced Coaching Alumni, Renegade Pastor and Lead Pastor of Creekside Church in the Seattle, Washington Area – and I want to share with you some thoughts about an issue each of us faces regarding finances: There is never enough to go around when it comes to money, but that is just not … Read More
FREE E-book – Don’t Miss The People Looking For Your Church (thru Friday)
I’ve got good news and bad news for you this morning… GOOD NEWS: There are people in your community actively looking for a church just like yours on the Internet. BAD NEWS: If your church’s website is missing key information and clarity, you’re currently missing out on the opportunity to reach these people! As you know, having a website is no longer … Read More
Cultivating a Tender Heart and a Tough Hide by Charles Swindoll
I wanted to re-post a great blog post I read recently from Charles Swindoll about handling criticism like Paul. Cultivating a Tender Heart and a Tough Hide For as long as I have been in the ministry I have asked the Lord for a balance between a tender heart and a tough hide. It isn’t an easy balance. In fact, … Read More
Impossible Possibilities – A Saturday Quote
“We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.” – Charles R. Swindoll, Pastor & Author
Only read this if you’re over 36… (Church Leader Insights “Wish Book”)
Here are a few facts I read recently about the high school graduating class of 2013 – see if any of these make you feel old (like they did me).The Class of 2013: Hasn’t ever owned a cassette tape player. Doesn’t remember life without personal computers, mp3 players, and cell phones. Never knew life before the Toy Story movies. Doesn’t … Read More