Here’s a few resources, audios, videos and articles I found helpful this past week. Enjoy! Leading Your Church Through Tough Financial Times by Injoy Stewardship Services (MP3) Note: You have to opt in to get the 30min MP3 Answer to Multi-Site Criticisms by Greg Surratt Bill Hybels Responds to Misinformation Regarding Willow Creek (Video) Tony Morgan gives a great analysis … Read More
Lessons Learned From Rick Warren – Lesson #2
Lesson #2: Evangelism Must Always Be Our Priority When I was working at Saddleback Church with Rick Warren, I heard him say time and time again, “As long as there is one unchurched person in the Saddleback Valley, we must keep reaching out as a church.” Rick understands the importance of making evangelism a priority, or as I like to … Read More
Lessons Learned From Rick Warren
Last week, I had the opportunity to spend some time with my friend and former boss, Rick Warren. Being back in the zone with Rick made me start reflecting on some of the key things that he has taught me over the years– both when I was at Saddleback and since starting The Journey. This week, I’m going to pass … Read More
Charles Arn – Church Growth Hero (If I Dare Say ‘Church Growth’)
Last Saturday, while Kelley and I were in Los Angeles, I was able to meet one of my Church Growth Heroes – Charles (Chip) Arn of Church Growth, Inc. He and his wife Ann were gracious enough to share dinner with me and Kelley at Kate Mantinlini’s in Beverly Hills (yep, we were living it up!). Win Arn, Charles’ father, … Read More