You’re invited to join me next week for one of 4 free webinars I’m leading called “Planning Your 2012 Preaching Calendar.” After coaching more than 1,000 pastors over the last few years, I’ve learned that one of the best tools for reducing your stress, maximizing creativity, honoring God and working with the natural patterns of your people is planning your preaching calendar months … Read More
What Your Church can Learn from a Broadway Show
Have you ever been to a Broadway show? It’s Jason Hatley here, Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey. Our Journey office in New York City is right in the heart of Times Square. Literally, whenever I walk down “the great white way” to go to our office I pass three of the big shows that are currently playing. If … Read More
Two Secrets to Finishing 2011 Strong
It turned Fall this week . . . not here in South Florida where it’s still blazing hot, but nonetheless Fall began on September 23 for almost everyone else in the Northern Hemisphere. This is Jason Hatley, Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey and it’s hard to believe, but the changing of the season from summer to Fall reminds … Read More
Are you making a BIG mistake in your worship planning?
It’s Jason Hatley, Pastor of Worship Arts @ The Journey and I want to shoot straight with you . . . I don’t like it when someone tells me that I’m making a mistake. Call it foolish pride I suppose. Can you relate? After all, no one’s perfect and I know I make mistakes (just ask my wife and she’ll tell … Read More
How Organized is Your Worship Team?
“Man, this is organized!” This is Jason Hatley, Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey Church and those are the words of a guest worship leader that I recently asked to lead at The Journey. And Senior Pastor, before you tune out, let me assure you that today’s blog is for you, too so keep reading . . . After … Read More
New Sermon Series – Help Your People Get “UnStuck”
I’m excited to share a brand new, six-week Sermon Series resource with you – just released today… UNSTUCK: Moving Beyond Mediocrity There are people sitting in your service every Sunday who feel STUCK – overwhelmed by the problems and situations they face in their finances, friendships, job, etc. I know I hear from people like this every week at The … Read More
Are you and your Worship Leader on the “Same Page”?
I’ve asked Jason Hatley, my Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey and founder of WorshipLeaderInsights.com, to share some insights today on a topic that affects every pastor AND worship leader: “We’re just not on the same page.” Ever said that about your relationship with your Pastor or Worship Pastor? I hear Pastors and Worship Pastors say this most often … Read More
How Do You Deal With Pressure in Your Ministry?
I’ve asked Jason Hatley, my Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey and founder of WorshipLeaderInsights.com, to share some thoughts today on a topic that affects many pastors AND worship leaders every day: What are your Pressure Points? Jason Hatley here . . . Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey Church. “Pressure Points” is a phrase I use in … Read More
Should You Make September 11 A “Big Day” at Your Church?
With the 10 year anniversary of 9/11, I’ve gotten quite a few questions about whether or not you should try to make it a “Big Day” and I wanted to address that today. I don’t like making it a Big Day for a few reasons: 1) It’s not the best time to kick off a new series for most people. … Read More
NEW Weight Loss Sermon Series – Download Before Friday for Over $175.00 in Bonuses!
Help your people get fit for life with this brand new sermon series, “Bod 4 God.” We taught this series at the beginning of 2011 with great results – our church is becoming healthier than ever, and more importantly, recognizing the importance of being good stewards of their physical bodies! And now I’m excited to let you know that the … Read More