In honor of Dr. Gary McIntosh’s new biography of Donald McGavran, here’s today’s Monday moment: “Church growth follows where the lost are not merely found but restored to normal life within the fold – though it may be a life they have never consciously known.” – Donald McGavran Secure your copy of the book at 40% OFF plus insightful bonuses … Read More
Reformation Day – A Saturday Quote
“Christians should be taught that he who sees someone needy but looks past him, and buys an indulgence instead, receives not the pope’s remission but God’s wrath.” –Martin Luther It may say Halloween on the calendar, but today we celebrate the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, marked by Martin Luther’s famous nailing of his 95 Theses to the door of … Read More
My “Tongue Pierced” interview on FamilyLife radio show – Listen Online Now
Today you can catch my interview on FamilyLife Today radio with Dennis Rainey and co-host Bob Lepine. On the broadcast, titled “A Matter of Life and Death,” I talk about my new book Tongue Pierced: How the Words You Speak Transform the Life You Live, and go in-depth on the subject, including: – The power of the tongue and the ability … Read More
Get My Ignite Book for Only $1.99 – Plus Bonus Resources!
I’ve got some inside info from my publisher for you – today thru Monday, Nov. 2nd only, you can pick up the e-book (Kindle) edition of my book, Ignite: How to Spark Immediate Growth in Your Church, for only $1.99! You’ll save 87%! And as a special thank you for picking up the book today, you’ll also receive $183.00 in bonus resources … Read More
Missionaries & The Church Growth Movement
The following guest blog comes to us from my good friend Dr. Bob Whitesel. Bob serves as Professor of Christian Ministry and Missional Leadership for Wesley Seminary and holds two doctorates from Fuller Theological Seminary. He currently serves as president of the Great Commission Research Network as well as a board member for The Society of Church Consulting. “Effective Evangelism” was the … Read More
McGavran Monday: Christian Mission
In honor of Dr. Gary McIntosh’s new biography of Donald McGavran, here’s today’s Monday moment: “Christian mission is bringing people to repent of their sins, accept Jesus Christ as Savior, belong to His Body the Church, do as He commands, go out and spread the Good News, and multiply churches.” – Donald McGavran Secure your copy of the book at … Read More
Final FREE Christmas Training Video – How Much Can We Raise?
In case you missed it over the past week, I released 2 free videos revealing the basic concept and principles behind planning and conducting an effective Christmas Offering in your church. Today I’m releasing my third and FINAL VIDEO in this series. In today’s video I will talk about the GOAL of your Christmas Offering. Click here for your FREE Christmas … Read More
A BIG Congratulations to Dr. Gary McIntosh!
On Thursday night, Oct 1, 2015 at the annual gathering of the Great Commission Research Network at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminar, my friend and mentor Dr. Gary McIntosh received the Win Arn Award for Lifetime Achievement in Church Growth Award. No one is more deserving than Dr. Gary McIntosh! He is a great writer, researcher and professor of Church Growth. He is a true … Read More
I’m Looking for a Great Ministry/Assimilation Pastor @ The Journey Church NYC
Are you called to serve in New York City? The Journey is a young, aggressive, outwardly-focused church in New York City. The position of full-time Pastor of Ministry/Assimilation & Teaching Pastor is currently available at our Manhattan campus (we also have campuses in Queens and Staten Island). The Journey-Manhattan has over 800 adults attending weekend services, over 950 in groups … Read More