“Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment and to either of these ends there must be forethought, system, planning, intelligence, and honest purpose, as well as perspiration. Seeming to do is not doing.” – Thomas Edison
The Signs… Should Be Everywhere!
When I talk about the power of Assimilation, I often talk about the power of signage as well and how you can effectively use it to engage with first-time guests. Here’s a great example of this at NewSpring Church in Wichita, Kansas, where they’re using signage very creatively to cultivate a memorable experience for their guests. The following post was written by Steve Aust … Read More
“Stewardship is Discipleship” – A Pastor’s Testimonial
I have a wonderful testimonial today on how a pastor challenged his church to step up in the area of stewardship – and the results that followed. Gregg Matte, senior pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church, used the principles from my book, Maximize, to make an impact on his church’s giving. He recently shared this at the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting. Dave … Read More
8 Keys to Health & Growth (all systems half off)
Many pastors want to know the “secret” to church growth. But you’re smart enough to know, there is no secret. While there is no Silver Bullet to church growth – there IS a System. Eight of them to be exact. And they all have an impact on the health – and growth – of your church. Anything that is healthy grows. … Read More
Reading Rule – A Saturday Quote
“It is a good rule after reading a new book, never to allow yourself another new one till you have read an old one in between.” – C.S. Lewis
Leaders Are Readers – FREE Best Books List TODAY ONLY
This is it – the final day before I take down the web form. Leaders are not only readers, but they act fast too – ha! Don’t miss out – Get your list today. Normally you’d have to wait until the end of the year to get an inside look at what I’m reading. But with so many great books … Read More
Why we MUST raise up new Worship Leaders
Do you remember when you first accepted the call to lead worship? Jason Hatley here (Pastor of Worship Arts @ The Journey and Founder of WorshipLeaderInsights.com). For me, it was 21 years ago this month that I said, “Yes!” to the call to ministry. Apart from my decision to follow Jesus at age 9, no other single decision in my life has had … Read More
Get My FREE List of Best Books of the Year – So Far!
We’re halfway through the year (hard to believe, I know!) which reminds me – we’ve seen a LOT of great books released already and I’ve read quite a few of them. Over 145 actually. If you share my passion for reading, you’ll know that for every hour you have to devote to a good book, there are hundreds of choices to … Read More
Lasting Principles – A Saturday Quote
“Methods are many, principles are few. Methods may change but principles never do.” – Dr. Elmer Towns
3 Kinds of Church Growth
“A Church Growth principle is a universal truth which, when properly interpreted and applied, contributes significantly to the growth of churches and denominations. It is a truth of God which leads his church to spread his Good News, plant church after church, and increase his Body.” – Donald McGavran We should all have an expectation of Church Growth. McGavran talks about the … Read More