5 Points of Encouragement for Evangelism

This week in gearing up for fall growth, we’ve been focusing on evangelism. Today we’ll take a look at this mission through the eyes of our people. This guest post from KC McCauley, contributor to The Christian Post, addresses the intimidation factor that our members may feel in sharing the Good News and provides 5 ways we can help them move … Read More


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Searching for a Web Guru – Know Anyone?

I thought I’d reach out to you today and see if you knew someone who might be interested in becoming our new “Web Guru” at Church Leader Insights. God continues to expand our ministry and we’re looking for someone who is good with web and programming, loves God and loves helping pastors. It’s a great opportunity for someone to make … Read More


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Back to School, Back to Church – How to Kick-Start Fall Growth

If you invite them, they will come. It’s true that most of the unchurched in your communities are just waiting for their invitation. A recent study showed that more than nine of out 10 of the unchurched said they would come to church if they were invited. But the question is: How many of your members are inviting others to church? The answer is … Read More


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Mobilizing Your People for Ministry with “First-Serve” Opportunities

When it comes to recruiting volunteers, “need” is a nasty, four-letter word. When you tell your people that you need volunteers in a certain area, what they hear is that you haven’t done a thorough job of preparation and stewardship. It also conveys negativity — this must be an area no one wants to work in. Better to think this … Read More


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Join me in Nashville for first RPU – Super Early Bird Ends Friday!

I want to invite you to come back to seminary with me . . . not for three years, but just for three days.  Join me in Nashville next month for a BRAND NEW unique training event – the first-ever Renegade Pastors U. This is your opportunity to hear from the foremost experts in church growth, church leadership and church health, all … Read More


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FREE Connect Book Summary Today – Double Your Volunteers

This week, I want to give you a FREE 15-Page Executive Summary of my book “Connect: How to Double Your Number of Volunteers.” Here’s why – when I first began pastoring, I had a “do-it-myself’ attitude. I was too timid to ask people to volunteer. But as the church began to grow, I realized I wouldn’t be able to keep … Read More


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Overcome Skepticism Through Consistency

Most of the people who walk through your door have been burned by church, negative press about the church or by a friend or family member in the name of religion. More than likely, they are skeptical and waiting for you to mess it up.    But when you give your first-time guests a consistent pre-service experience that makes them … Read More


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Come Back to Seminary – for Just 3 Days!

I invite you to join me in Nashville next month for a BRAND NEW unique training event – the first-ever Renegade Pastors U. This is your opportunity to hear from the foremost experts in church growth, church leadership and church health, all in one place! Plus, you’ll get to enjoy the beautiful city of Nashville (the home of country music … Read More


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