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
NEW Book: Biography on the Man who Sparked the Church Growth Movement
I’m excited to share with you the release of a brand new book from my friend and fellow church growth expert Dr. Gary McIntosh – Donald A. McGavran: A Biography of the Twentieth Century’s Premier Missiologist. Published by Church Leader Insights, this book was 15 years in the making and the first full biography ever written on the man who sparked the … Read More
9 Biblical Church Growth Principles to Build a Faithful Church
So how much do you want your church to grow? It actually depends how you answer this larger question — How much do you believe God wants your church to grow? After all, Jesus didn’t say, I may build it or I might build it. He said, I WILL build it. God wants his church to grow! He is not a God of a static, plateaued or declining church — He is … Read More
To Be Right with God – A Saturday Quote
“Preaching a man a sermon with a broken head and telling him to be right with God is equal to telling a man with a broken leg to get up and run a race.” – Richard Baxter, English Puritan church leader and theologian
Unshakable Profile: George Burris
George T. Burris has been pastor of the Historic St. James Baptist Church in Madisonville, LA since January 1997. He’s also a long-time member of my Advanced Coaching Network. Pastor George partnered with me on a co-authorship opportunity for the book UNSHAKABLE: STANDING STRONG WHEN THINGS GO WRONG. This is a proven book that I wrote specifically for first-time guests, to provide encouragement, spiritual next … Read More
Your calling as a Pastor – Join Me for a Brand New Event – 25 Seminar
Paul told Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:6: “I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self discipline.” Do you remember your ordination? That time when a group of godly people affirmed your … Read More
Guest blog: 10 Ways to “Jump Start” Your Personal Evangelism
Today’s guest post comes to us from Chuck Lawless, the Dean & Vice-President of Graduate Studies and Ministry Centers at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, NC, where he also serves as Professor of Evangelism and Missions. In addition, he is Global Theological Education Consultant for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. If you’ve read my previous posts, you know … Read More
8 Tools You Need to Know for Maximum Fall Growth (Free Webinar)
What if you could get a blueprint to make a greater impact for Christ this fall – would that be worth 75 minutes of your time this week? And what if that information was FREE ($39.95 value)? It’s not too good to be true! You’re invited to join me this week for a completely REVISED and UPDATED free online training … Read More
Received by Passion – A Saturday Quote
“All truth is given by revelation, either general or special, and it must be received by reason. Reason is the God-given means for discovering the truth that God discloses, whether in his world or his Word. While God wants to reach the heart with truth, he does not bypass the mind.” -Jonathan Edwards
Hiring Pastor of Teaching, Families and Children at The Journey Church Boca
We’re looking for just the right “A” player to fill a key pastoral position here at The Journey Church in Boca Raton, FL. We’re looking for a Pastor of Teaching, Families and Children to join our team – Don’t apply unless you love reaching unchurched families and Nelson Searcy’s books “Ignite” and “Connect”! However, if you’re passionate about reaching families and … Read More