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
25 Years in Ministry, 25 Proven Principles (My most personal event yet)
Whether you have been in ministry for decades or are just now answering the call, we all wrestle with making difficult decisions on a daily basis that affect our ministries and our personal lives. What has become clear to me more recently is that we aren’t the first church leaders to face these challenges – and we can learn a great deal … Read More
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
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
I Still Will – A Saturday Quote
“Resolution one: I will live for God. Resolution two: If no one else does, I still will.” – Jonathan Edwards
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
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
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
Dr. Towns on Fasting – A Saturday Quote
“The emphasis is not on your begging God to come help you win the battle. No, that’s the wrong emphasis. It’s not even getting God on your side; it’s you getting on God’s side.” – Dr. Elmer Towns
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