It was four years after I had started The Journey Church. I was having my regular phone calls with one of my mentors in Atlanta. I was complaining. Frustrated. Tired. My waistline was expanding and so was my to-do list. (And although I didn’t have the guts to tell him, my marriage wasn’t in a great place either). He called me … Read More
FREE Event Today – It’s John Wesley’s Birthday! (Last Chance to RSVP)
Happy 312th birthday to John Wesley! You can still join me this afternoon as we celebrate with a brand new FREE conference call event. RSVP required – save your spot now! You’ll also get an exclusive sneak peek at a BRAND NEW resource on Wesley (see the P.S. below to learn more). RSVP required – Click here to get the call-in … Read More
FREE Event – RSVP for A Conversation with John Wesley
I still have a few spots available for you to join me TOMORROW for a brand new FREE conference call event in celebration of John Wesley’s 312th birthday! (RSVP required!) You’ll also get an exclusive sneak peek at a BRAND NEW resource on Wesley (see the P.S. below to learn more). Click here for all the details and to sign up now … Read More
Unspectacular Preparation – A Saturday Quote
“Spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparation.” – Robert Schuller
Senior Pastor Success Story: Robert Haynes
Robert Haynes has served and led New Life Community since November 1985. He is a long-time member of Senior Pastor Coaching and earlier this year upgraded to my Advanced Coaching Network. He and his wife, Connie, both graduated from Mid South Bible College (now Crichton College in Memphis, TN) and they have three grown children. I am thrilled to see … Read More
Communicating Your Theology of Financial Stewardship
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
Choose to Grow – Not Glide – This Summer
The average church tends to just “glide” through the summer. But don’t believe the myth – you CAN choose to GROW! The truth is there ARE proven things you can do to flatten that summer dip, and make sure it’s a minor one instead of a drastic drop-off. Just a few days ago, I shared some insider tips on “How to Avoid the … Read More
Exclusive Talk: Avoiding the Summer Stewardship Slump
Just a few days ago, I shared some insider tips on “How to Avoid the Summer Stewardship Slump” with my coaching networks. A number of members came to me afterwards and said I should make this available to the broader Church Leader Insights family (that includes you!). As you know, summer is fast approaching but it’s NOT TOO LATE to improve … Read More
The Task of Evangelism – A Saturday Quote
“Preceding and accompanying the task of building our Christian schools, we must keep faithfully and practically in mind our primary task of evangelism, the work of winning souls from sin unto salvation, from Satan unto God. This work takes precedence of all other work in the Christian program. Salvation for sinners is through Jesus Christ alone, nor is there any … Read More
Video: Denzel Washington Tells Graduates – “Put God First”
Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington’s very first piece of advice Saturday for graduates of Dillard University consisted of just three words. “Number one,” he said slowly and resolutely. “Put. God. First!” During the rest of his brief commencement address — just over 10 minutes long — Washington urged graduates to “fail big” and take chances. But in regard to material … Read More