Evangelism is one of the key systems of healthy churches. With a goal toward revitalization, in today’s guest post Dr. Thom Rainer encourages you to “look in the mirror” when it comes to measuring the evangelistic temperature of your church. (You have an opportunity to meet Dr. Rainer in a couple of months – for details see the P.S.) There … Read More
The Challenge of Leadership – A Saturday Quote
“The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.” – Jim Rohn, American entrepreneur, author and speaker
It’s BACK! My FREE List of Best Books of 2014 (So Far!)
Looks like we have quite a few readers out there! I’ve had a number of requests to bring back my free list of this year’s best books. This is the best of the best – what you should be reading now to maximize your leadership and your ministry. Normally you’d have to wait until the end of the year to … Read More
Quotes of the Week – Best of Twitter
Leadership Tips from Nelson The ability to anticipate is what separates average leaders from excellent leaders. Keep an eye toward what’s coming down the pike. As a leader, you should always be thinking five steps ahead of everyone else. 4 Things a Leader Does: Learns, Engages, Anticipates, Decides. When you took on the role of pastor, you immediately became a leader … Read More
Learning from Growing Churches in England
As I write this I’m actually heading “across the pond” to London and Oxford with Dr. Bob Whitesel for a study tour following the “Footsteps of John Wesley” and his immense contributions to the church growth movement. Today’s guest blog reveals even more recent learnings from England about church growth. Dr. Lovett H. Weems, Jr. is the director of G. … Read More
God’s Will – A Saturday Quote
“It’s God’s will that His Church grow, that His lost children are found.” – Dr. Win Arn Promoter of the Church Growth movement throughout America.
This Strange Thing Called Growth
Church growth is on my mind (actually it always is) and I wanted to share with you a very insightful and thought-provoking piece I came across on this subject. The author John Johnson is a pastor and Professor of Pastoral Theology at Western Seminary. Here he approaches growth from several angles, noting that “All of us are somewhere on the growth … Read More
Senior Pastor Success Story – July’s Renegade Pastor of the Month
A Renegade Pastor is someone who has abandoned average in favor of excellence. He is a rebel with a purpose – someone who rises up against resistance, mediocrity and conformity. And he is a hard worker, but knows how to work efficiently and manage his time for maximum benefit. Today we’re celebrating our Renegade Pastors – with special accolades to … Read More
BRAND NEW – FREE Top 3 Growth Barriers Webinar
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
Church Growth, it’s no secret – LAST DAY Half Off Summer Systems Sale!
With 4th of July behind us, we’re quickly moving through summer and gearing up for BIG fall growth! And what’s the secret to big church growth? This question has come up more times than I can count – but after coaching over 2,000 pastors in all denominations, I have a very clear answer on this. While there is no Silver … Read More