I don’t believe in learning history for history’s sake. It’s all about what you can apply to your ministry TODAY. And it’s no different with the Church Growth Movement. I’ve been a student of this movement for a long time – and I’ve personally applied strategies and tactics that have had a tremendous impact on my ministry. So I don’t … Read More
Watch Your Tongue: Patheos Book Club Q&A
The Patheos Book Club has just featured my new book Tongue Pierced, which focuses on the power of language to transform your life. Read on for a preview of my discussion on the book. I believe it was Mother Theresa, who said: “Words that do not increase the light of Christ, increase the darkness.” Would that be a good summary of … Read More
FREE Webinar This Week – Break Through Top 3 Growth Barriers
Growing your church may sometimes feel like an uphill battle – IF you don’t know where to start. Don’t be paralyzed by growth barriers – I’d like to help you break through and reach the maximum potential of your church to create more disciples for Christ! That’s why you’re invited to my BRAND NEW webinar, Top 3 Growth Barriers, with six convenient times … Read More
One Factor Makes the Difference – A Saturday Quote
“Whenever you’re in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. The factor is attitude.” – William James, American philosopher and psychologist
LIVE from Orlando – Renegade Pastors Conference
I’m writing to you today from sunny Walt Disney World, Orlando – in the middle of our biggest 3-day Renegade Pastors Conference yet. Check out this fantastic group of pastors, from every part of the country and even as far away as Nigeria! We’ve had a content-packed conference with new teachings from me, Dr. Bob Whitesel, Dr. Elmer Towns, Steve Reynolds and Kerrick … Read More
48 Hours Left! FREE Growth Barriers Giveaway
Already this week, we’ve helped hundreds of pastors like you by providing them with their choice of one of four free church growth resources. You still have a chance to grab your FREE BREAKING GROWTH BARRIERS RESOURCE (a $39.95 Value) – but only today through Friday. As a fellow Senior Pastor, I realize that reaching more people and growing a … Read More
Frequently Asked Questions about Tongue Pierced, Part 2
I’ve been doing quite a few interviews recently to discuss my new book Tongue Pierced, which focuses on the power of language to transform your life. Here I’ll address some of the most frequently asked questions about the book and encourage you to pick up a copy for yourself at your favorite online retailer. Just visit TonguePierced.com and click “Buy … Read More
Senior Pastors: This is the week to break your Growth Barriers – Free Resource!
I am so convinced that right now is the best time to grow your church that I am GIVING you my Growth Barriers Resource for free. Yep, that’s right. I said FREE! You see, people are most open to the Gospel in times of tension, trouble and transition — and there’s plenty of each going around! I’m so excited about this … Read More
No Loss of Enthusiasm – A Saturday Quote
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill
The RIGHT way to increase productivity (and it’s not energy drinks!)
I have a friend who used to have to drink 3 energy drinks a day – just to get through the demands of his day. Did it dramatically boost his productivity – how much he was able to accomplish? Not at all. He went into a cycle of adrenaline rush followed by massive caffeine-induced crash and at no point was … Read More