Let’s face it – church planting is difficult. Successful church planters must have a unique faith, a clear call from God and a leadership ability that sets them apart. Starting a new church is both a profound spiritual journey and a challenging entrepreneurial endeavor all at the same time. Compounding all this is that many church planters feel as though … Read More
Life lesson from John Wooden – A Saturday Quote
Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. – John Wooden, UCLA Basketball Coach
Pastor of Ministry Wanted @ The Journey Church in NYC
I’m looking for just the right “A” player to fill a key pastoral position here at The Journey Church! We’re looking for a Ministry/Assimilation Pastor to join our team – Don’t apply unless you love ministry & my systems! However, if you’re passionate about helping people connect to the church while seeing them get involved in serving and are willing … Read More
Church Planting Focus – Launch Team versus Core Group
With my One Day Launch Conference in Orlando coming up in less than a month (on Friday, April 13) my mind is on church planting. So last week I kicked off this new series of posts, addressing some of the most common issues that church planters face. One of the proven “contrarian” principles for starting a new church is assembling a launch … Read More
A Membership Class Trick: Build Connection Within The Group
The Journey Church’s newest location in Boca Raton, FL just celebrated it’s First Birthday. While we have seen tremendous numbers in our first year of New Believers and First Time Guests, one of the most excited elements is how many people have gone through the Membership Class AND are now fully engaged in the church in such a short period … Read More
Your Greatest Discovery – A Saturday Quote
One of the greatest discoveries man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn’t do. Most of the bars we beat against are our own. We put them there, and we can take them down. – Henry Ford
Church Planting Focus – Principle of Spiritual Readiness
In preparation for my upcoming One Day Launch Conference in Orlando on April 13, I want to do a series of blog posts on church planting. In my book Launch, I do a whole section on developing a strategy. One of the tips that I remind myself and staff of is the “Principle of Spiritual Readiness.” After years of doing … Read More
Your invitation to become a Renegade Pastor – Founding Member Spots Still Available!
INTRODUCING THE RENEGADE PASTORS NETWORK You’ve no doubt heard me talk about this network in recent webinars or live events. In fact, I named my blog The Renegade Pastor in preparation of launching this new network. Well, it’s finally here! AND YOU’RE INVITED TO BE A FOUNDING MEMBER! The Mission of the Renegade Pastors Network is to help you achieve … Read More
Why “Renegade” Pastor? The reason behind the name of the new monthly network from Nelson Searcy
WHY “RENEGADE” PASTOR? Perhaps the question I’ve received most about this network and the one that deserves the most in-depth discussion is this: Why do you call it the “Renegade” pastor network? I mean no disrespect with the word ‘renegade’ or at least not much. In fact, I chose the word quite carefully. What a ‘renegade’ is not: * A … Read More
NEW Renegade Pastors Network – Are you a Renegade? I am!
I am blown away by the tens of thousands of pastors we get the opportunity to help each month through Church Leader Insights. And I also realize that “to whom much is given, much is expected,” so I’m always looking for more and better ways to help pastors and church leaders like you pursue their calling. To that end, this … Read More