Understanding what Jesus Said About Finances

Today’s blog comes to us from my friend and stewardship mentor Steve Stroope as an excerpt from his book, Money Matters in Church: A Practical Guide for Leaders. Steve is lead pastor of the multi-campus Lake Pointe Church near Dallas, Texas. Under his leadership, the congregation has grown from 57 members in 1980 to a current attendance of more than … Read More


Nelson SearcyMinistry, Stewardship

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Are You on Track So Far? (Flash Sale – 75% Off Godly Goals!)

Congratulations – How does it feel? You made it through the first HALF of 2015! QUESTION: Have you made 50 percent worth of progress toward your goals for 2015? Are you on track to accomplish all that God has led you to accomplish this year? I want to help you do just that, so in honor of passing the mid-year mark, … Read More


Nelson SearcyLeadership, Strategy

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John Wesley and Rules for Inner Transformation

Today we wrap-up our week-long celebration of John Wesley and the leadership lessons that we can apply to our ministry today. It’s not too late to get your own copy of a brand new resource on Wesley’s Church Growth Principles from Wesley authority Dr. Bob Whitesel (see PS below for all the details.) But first, an excerpt from one of … Read More


Nelson SearcyChurch Systems, Evangelism, Leadership, Preaching

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John Wesley, Small Groups, and Becoming Students of the Word

The following post is from my good friend and John Wesley authority, Dr Bob Whitesel. I had the tremendous privilege of traveling with him on a UK tour to study the “Footsteps of John Wesley.” This immersion was so powerful that I invited Dr. Whitesel to speak for a half day on the church growth principles of John Wesley (we … Read More


Nelson SearcyChurch Growth, Church Systems, Evangelism, Small Groups

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Leadership Lessons from John Wesley

John Wesley didn’t intend to start a denomination – but he created a movement. The leadership principles he developed during this extraordinary period of church growth were so effective, they simply became known as “The Method.” Though we just celebrated John Wesley’s 312th birthday, when we look closer at Wesley’s story, it’s clear how similar his situation was to ours – and … Read More


Nelson SearcyChurch Growth, Church Systems, Evangelism, Leadership

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Father’s Day Flash Sale – 75% Off Ends Today!

I want to remind you that TODAY is your Last Chance to pick up “The Power of the Sabbath” at 75% OFF and receive over $109.00 in additional FREE Bonuses! In a nutshell, this resource will teach you to honor God with the Sabbath – and experience decreased stress, increased productivity and a more vibrant relationship with God. But hurry, this Father’s Day … Read More


Nelson SearcyLeadership, Stress Management

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