I Better Practice What I Preach (feedback from a coaching member who attended The Journey)

One of the things that makes me different as a Coach to Pastors is that I’m a player-coach.  I’m still very active in leading The Journey Church. Recently, a coaching member attended The Journey ‘eyes wide open’ to see if we really practice what I preach. (BTW, you are always welcome at The Journey should you be near one of … Read More


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Revised & Expanded – FREE 8 Systems E-book!

I have a FREE resource for you – no strings attached! I’m making this recently REVISED & EXPANDED “8 Systems of a Healthy Church” E-book available to you this week. I have updated each chapter of this comprehensive e-book with the latest insights for 2015. PLUS – new chapters for Assimilation and Stewardship (the two biggest pressure points churches are facing today). Why am I doing this?  … Read More


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Why you should never use the “V” word

How do you view the new folks who come through your doors each week? If you’ve been referring to them as what I call the “V-word” (aka “visitor”) I strongly suggest you change your language and use the more welcoming word, GUEST. “Visitor” implies an unwelcome drop-in or intrusion. But a first-time GUEST now demands more care and consideration in … Read More


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Registration Now Open: New Live Event – Get THE guide to being a pastor in modern times!

Have you ever thought about the lifestyle habits and practices of high-impact pastors throughout church history? How did they manage the demands of ministry, family and schedules – with ALL the responsibilities that we have as pastors? Whether you have been in ministry for decades or are just now answering the call, we all wrestle with making decisions on a daily … Read More


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Last Day – My New Book Tongue Pierced – Only $3.99!

I’ve got some inside info from my publisher for you – TODAY ONLY, you can save 75% on the electronic version of my new book, Tongue Pierced: How the Words You Speak Transform the Life You Live.  See the P.S. below for several links where you can pick up the e-book today!  With this special ending soon, I’m excited to help you … Read More


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3 Myths About Evangelism (and why they cause so many problems)

Today’s guest blog comes to us from Kimberly Reisman, an author, pastor, teacher and theologian serving as Executive Director of World Methodist Evangelism of the World Methodist Council. Kim is also an Adjunct Professor at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, and The School of Theology at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Washington. One Friday evening while I was doing my doctoral … Read More


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How Robert Schuller Shaped Your Ministry

Today’s guest blog was penned by Warren Bird for Leadership Network. Dr. Bird serves as Director of Research and Intellectual Capital Development at Leadership Network. An ordained minister with background as both a pastor and seminary professor, he is an award-winning author or co-author of 27 books for ministry leaders.  “Possibility thinker” and pioneering pastor Robert H. Schuller died April 2, 2015, at … Read More


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Dr. Elmer Towns: You Too Can Be Influential

One of my great mentors is Dr. Elmer Towns (co-founder of Liberty University) and I’m excited to share with you a challenge from him today inspired by a recent intensive study he conducted on the Ten Most Influential Churches (see the PS for an exclusive resource based on that study). This study was about finding the 10 most influential churches … Read More


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