“Read, read, read. Read everything — classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You’ll absorb it. Then write. If it’s good, you’ll find out. If it’s not, throw it out of the window.” —William Falkner
Why People Leave Church (and What You Can Do About It)
Let’s face it: The Sunday AFTER Easter can be difficult . . . so many people attend church on Easter and then don’t return the following Sunday. People leave church! It’s a reality of ministry. I live with it and so do you. As a pastor like you, I deal with the personal pain of people leaving, the spiritual consequences … Read More
Five Reasons Why Every Pastor Should Write a Book
Have you ever thought about writing a book? As a busy pastor, does it seem like more like work, time, and energy than you have to spare? The good new is, it doesn’t have to be. I’m a full-time pastor and after 14 books published, I have developed an easy, stress-free system for writing and publishing books – while still … Read More
Four Simple Reminders to Help You Follow up With Your Easter First-Time Guests
It’s hard to believe but Easter is only 5 Sundays away, coming up on Sunday, April 20th. Easter Sunday has more potential to make a massive Kingdom impact through your church than any other single day of the year and I would like to help you make this Easter bigger than ever at your church. Preparing now and building a … Read More
Methods – A Saturday Quote
“Methods are many, principles are few. Methods may change but principles never do.” —Dr. Elmer Towns
Lessons Learned from Dr. Elmer Towns (Part 3)
Dr. Elmer Towns shared many lessons with us at the recent Renegade Pastors Conference. I’ve saved the best for last in this three part series. This is also the Last Opportunity to get the popular- unedited – recordings package from the Renegade Pastors Conference in Orlando, FL. (See the P.S. for more details on how to get yours before they are … Read More
Lessons Learned from Dr. Elmer Towns (Part 2)
At the Renegade Pastors Conference in Orlando, Dr. Elmer Towns captivated the undivided attention of 170 pastors from many different states and backgrounds. As champion of “spiritual breakthroughs,” Dr. Towns has established himself as a well-respected advocate for achieving church growth through effective organization and leadership. In the second part of this series of Lessons Learned from Dr. Elmer Towns … Read More
Lessons Learned from Dr. Elmer Towns (Part 1)
Dr. Elmer Towns recently spoke to my Renegade Pastors Network at our annual Renegade Pastors Conference. We had a great time and he shared a number of practical tips and tools with those in attendance. I wanted to share with you some of what I learned. Dr. Elmer Towns doesn’t think of himself as a model for pastors. He identifies … Read More
What Trials Teach Us – A Saturday Quote
“Trials teach is what we are; they dig up the soil, and let us see what we are made of” —Charles Spurgeon
Why you should plan NOW to double on Easter (part 3)
If you’re not excited about Easter NOW, then nobody else is going to be, either. You can’t fake it till you make it, you’ve got to ask God to make it in your life before you stand in front of your people to ask them to join you with it. You see, if you begin to expect great things, then … Read More