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This is a hectic time of year for everyone, but it’s also a critical time to pause for a little self-evaluation. Each year I do exactly that, and I’d like to invite you to join me in this process. THIS WEEK get ready to do some deep reflection with my much-awaited Year-end Wrap-up & Ramp Up Conference Call. You have 6 … Read More

“Speak every time my dear brother as if it were your last…” – George Whitefield

This is Kerrick Thomas – and for the last 11 years I’ve served alongside of Nelson Searcy as Executive Pastor of The Journey Church.  I’m guest blogging today – but I’ve got an important question for you! It’s December already – so think about it for a moment…what gift would every Executive/Associate Pastor like to find under their Christmas tree … Read More

If you’ve been around my coaching and resources, you know that one of the key elements of a pastors personal growth plan each year is some time away to refresh and focus your own spiritual growth. If you’re like me, you’ve probably been on dozens of spiritual retreats in your years in ministry. But for me – there’s never been one quite … Read More

The philosopher Socrates famously said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” Unfortunately, I’ve observed over the years that many pastors suffer from this very condition. Rather than taking a little time on a periodic basis to look back, self-evaluate and make corrections, it’s far more common to simply take life as it comes and suffer the consequences. I want … Read More

Hey guys- It’s Scott again, president of Church Leader Insights. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving and a wonderful Sunday service as we move into the Christmas season! Just a reminder–  this is you last chance to pick up over 45 downloadable resources at HALF-OFF with CLI’s annual Thanksgiving Sale! Here are some of the resources featured in this once … Read More

“Thanksgiving is inseparable from true prayer; it is almost essentially connected with it. One who always prays is ever giving praise, whether in ease or pain, both for prosperity and for the greatest adversity. He blesses God for all things, looks on them as coming from Him, and receives them for His sake- not choosing nor refusing, liking or disliking,anything, but only as it is … Read More

Hey there – hopefully you’re preparing to spend a great day tomorrow with family and friends. I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! Kelley, Alexander (now 7 years old) and myself will be sharing Thanksgiving with my parents and my oldest brother and his wife this year. Should be a lot of fun! I am … Read More

Hey guys- Scott Whitaker here, president of Church Leader Insights. I have a special announcement that is just for the Church Leader Insights family. Starting today, you can pick up over 45 downloadable resources at HALF-OFF with CLI’s annual Thanksgiving Sale. This only happens once a year, and I wanted to make sure Nelson’s blog readers were among the first … Read More