Failure is not a single, cataclysmic event. You don’t fail overnight. Instead, failure is a few errors in judgement, repeated every day. Jim Rohn, American Entrepreneur, Author and Motivational Speaker
How much do you “Love” Sunday?
What do Sunday services and peach orchards have in common? This is Jason Hatley, Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey, and I’ll explain that question in a moment, but first . . . Would you agree that a prerequisite for every pastor or worship leader must is a full-out love of Sunday? I know, I know . . … Read More
Stick to the Plan, How God Works Through Your Preaching Calendar
For several years now, we’ve planned our preaching calendar one year in advance and it never surprises me how God is able to know exactly what our church will need to hear, especially when we take the time to pray, fast and plan one year in advance. I just received an email from one of my Coaching Alumni that reminded … Read More
Learn the Key to “Closing the Back Door” With My New Webinar! – Still a few spots for Today or Tomorrow…
We’ve all heard (or said) this line: “We would be growing if we could just close the back door.” Well, the first key to “closing the back door” is eliminating the mistakes you’re making now in assimilating new people! After coaching over 1,200 Senior Pastors – of all types, church sizes, denominations, worship styles and geographic locations – I’ve identified … Read More
Brand New FREE Webinar, “The Top 3 Assimilation Mistake” – Space is limited
I’m just finishing up the final touches on my brand new webinar called “The Top 3 Assimilation Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them).” This webinar will help you close the back door and connect more new people into your church. The webinar is FREE and you can sign up now for one of six convenient times tomorrow or Wednesday. Reserve your … Read More
Defining Good Leadership – A Saturday Quote
Good leadership consists of showing average people how to do the work of superior people. – John D Rockefeller, American Industrialist and Philanthropist
10 Lessons in Bootstrapping a Church Plant – Part 5
by Nelson Searcy and Tommy Duke Today we’re sharing the final post in a series on “Bootstrapping” a new church, or starting with very little (or no) outside funding. While this isn’t the ideal way to plant a church, there are a number of lessons to be learned through the process. You can read the rest of this series of … Read More
10 Lessons in Bootstrapping a Church Plant – Part 4
by Nelson Searcy and Tommy Duke We’re looking at the lessons that can be learned in “Bootstrapping” a Church Plant (starting with little or no outside financial support). Click here to read the first, second, and third posts in this series. Here are today’s lessons: 4. FOCUS: YOU’LL STAY FOCUSED ON YOUR CHURCH’S VISION Bootstrapping will force you to drill … Read More
Happy 4th of July!
I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a Happy 4th of July! I’m getting to celebrate the 4th today with my familythis year. Anyone know how to grill up ribs? I am truly grateful to be a small part of your ministry and look forward to serving you for many years in the future. Hope you … Read More
10 Lessons in Bootstrapping a Church Plant – Part 3
by Nelson Searcy and Tommy Duke We’re about halfway through our series of posts about “Bootstrapping” a Church Plant (starting with little or no outside financial support) and 10 of the lessons learned in doing so. Click here to read the first post and the second one. Here are the next two lessons: 6. MOBILIZE: YOU’LL RAISE THE VALUE OF … Read More