“He cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands.” — Psalm 78:72 (NLT)
This Week: New 2022 Preaching Calendar Online Training
Space is filling up quickly for my ALL NEW Planning Your 2022 Preaching Calendar – Online Training. Don’t delay — I have a limited number of spots available at each of the 4 available times, this Wednesday and Thursday. I don’t want you to miss out on this essential training that will have an exponential impact on all of 2022! When … Read More
Leaders Are Not Easily Influenced
“Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth.” – Ephesians 4:14 (NLT)
How to Defeat Bitterness with Humility and God’s Strength
During one of the most emotionally difficult periods of my life, I (Nelson) was facing some circumstances that had me completely on the defensive. I felt as if I was being attacked from all sides and wanted nothing more than to give up and run. During that time, God kept bringing this passage to my mind: In my distress I … Read More
Carey’s Missionary Motto
“Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God.” – William Carey, “Father of Modern Missions”, Particular Baptist minister, and founder of Serampore College in India August 17, 1761 – June 9, 1834
Free Live Webcast – 6 Secrets for Leading Through and Beyond Covid
This Thursday you’re invited to join me on a brand new webinar just for Senior Pastors. I’m limiting spots to just the first 100 though — so I encourage you to go ahead and save yours now. This free Zoom training will focus on equipping you to lead during what I consider a dangerous time. The next few months of … Read More
Leaders Remember Their Teachers
“Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.” –Hebrews 13:7 (NLT)
Calvin on God’s Infinite Goodness
“However many blessings we expect from God, His infinite liberality will always exceed all our wishes and our thoughts.” — John Calvin (10 July 1509 – 27 May 1564) was a French theologian, pastor and reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation. He was a principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology later called Calvinism, aspects … Read More
Living a Life Worthy of Your Calling
“I’m reminded of Paul’s admonition for us to live a life worthy of the calling we have received (Ephesians 4:1). When a body struggling from the consequences of poor health choices ensnares you, you can’t live a life worthy of your calling; you can’t run the race with endurance. What you eat or fail to eat, how much you exercise … Read More