My friend and co-author, Steve Reynolds, is traveling the country to celebrate the launch of our new book, The Healthy Renegade Pastor. Just last week he was leading free launch parties in the Western Ohio, Chicago and Madison, Wisconsin areas. In today’s post I’ll share photos from the first two events (check back tomorrow for the update on Wisconsin). All three events were hosted by members … Read More
By a Pastor, for a Pastor – My Best and Newest Resources
Are you ready for your biggest Fall season in ministry yet? I know at The Journey we’re gearing up for – and praying for – a huge impact. That means applying all the best strategies and systems we can to reach more people than ever before! I want to help you do exactly that. So I’ve asked my team to put together a “best … Read More
Out of My Hands – A Saturday Quote
“Money never stays with me. It would burn me if it did. I throw it out of my hands as soon as possible, lest it should find its way into my heart.” – John Wesley
Coaching member organizes 25-mile prayer walk to honor fallen deputy
I wanted to share a story from Houston, TX this week of one of our coaching alums bringing peace and healing to a community in a tough situation. Kevin Pigg, senior pastor of Crossbridge Community Church, is a long-time member of my Renegade Pastors Network and Advanced Coaching alum. He serves one mile from where Harris County Deputy Darren Goforth … Read More
Four Renegade Lessons from Two Years of Reformation Travel – Part 2
Yesterday I shared with you Part 1 of this series; today we continue with the final two lessons from two years of traveling in the footsteps of some of the pre-eminent 16th century Protestant reformers. 3. What we say in the pulpit has great power. (Hugh Latimer) Even in a day when there are a lot of “nones” in the … Read More
Four Renegade Lessons from Two Years of Reformation Travel – Part 1
I’ve been fortunate over the last two years to travel in the footsteps of some of the pre-eminent 16th century Protestant reformers. My travels took me throughout Germany, following in the footsteps of Martin Luther (1483 – 1546); through Switzerland, learning about Swiss reformers like Ulrich Zwingli (1484 – 1531) and John Calvin (1509 – 1564); and in the UK, following in the footsteps of … Read More
3 Best-Selling Resources for $1
As a fellow Senior Pastor, I realize that reaching more people and growing a church can be overwhelming. You face all kinds of barriers along the way both within your church and within your own personal leadership development. All those factors combined – it can be a recipe for frustration. So I put together a package that I think will … Read More
Brought Into the Fold – A Saturday Quote
“Accept the fact that God wants His lost children found, brought into the fold, and fed.” – Donald A. McGavran
Is your church an organism or an organization?
The following post is 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. The church is an organization that must … Read More
25 Essentials Every Pastor Should Know – Join Me for a NEW Live Event
Raise your hand if you’ve ever said, “I sure wish they had taught me this in seminary.” It always seems like our formal training only takes us so far in the “real world” outside of school. I know I’ve had to stumble my way through many things as a pastor, wishing I had the benefit of someone else’s experience. So … Read More