I got this picture recently from a member of my Senior Pastor Tele-Coaching Network of a sign he saw outside a restaurant: It kinda makes you wonder if they want you around at all!  In fact, my favorite is where someone has remove a number so it says “Max stay 0 mins” 🙂 We got a great chuckle out of … Read More
Keep Growing – A Saturday Quote
“By improving yourself, the world is made better. Be not afraid of growing too slowly. Â Be afraid only of standing still. Forget your mistakes, but remember what they taught you.” – Ben Franklin
Vault Conference in Vegas – Sign Up Today!
Wanted to take a moment today to tell you about the Vault Conference coming up October 10-12 in Las Vegas – in fact, I asked my friend Vince Antonucci to tell you all about it: Vault will bring you deep inside the thinking and methods Vince Antonucci and Verve Church use in Las Vegas, which have led them to reach atheists, … Read More
How Do You Minister to Youth through Your Small Groups?
This is Kerrick Thomas – Executive Pastor at The Journey Church and co-author of “Activate” with Nelson.  Nelson asked me to address a common small group question today on the blog. The question is “How can we minister to youth through the Small Groups System?” When it comes to youth and semester-based Activate small groups I’ve seen it work effectively in two ways: 1 … Read More
How Do You Deal With Pressure in Your Ministry?
I’ve asked Jason Hatley, my Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey and founder of WorshipLeaderInsights.com, to share some thoughts today on a topic that affects many pastors AND worship leaders every day: What are your Pressure Points? Jason Hatley here . . . Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey Church. “Pressure Points” is a phrase I use in … Read More
How to Be A Successful Manager of People
I just read a new book from Brian Tracy, called “Full Engagement” and I recommend that you pick up a copy. It contains a great deal of wisdom for any leader who’s looking to get the most of the people they lead. Here’s one quote I found to be powerful: There are two simple rules for success as a manager: … Read More
Quick Monday Reminder – Summer Clearance Sale 1/2 Off!
I hope you and your church had a great day yesterday. Since it’s Monday (and I’m sure you’re busy), I’ll be quick: Our “End of Summer” Clearance Sale at Church Leader Insights (CLI) is winding down this week and we’re almost out of many of the CD resources I’ve been telling you about. Again, we’re trying to clear off our … Read More
Prospects and Problems – A Saturday Quote
“The prospects never looked brighter and the problems never looked tougher. Â Anyone who isn’t stirred by both of those statements is too tired to be of much use to us in the days ahead.” – John W. Gardner
What I’m Watching – Titans on CNBC
Thought I’d take a moment this morning to share something I’ve been watching lately on TV. For a full hour of business lessons and leadership insights, check out the CNBC series Titans. It’s documentary-type biographies of some of the biggest business leaders of the modern era – I especially enjoyed (and learned from) these three: Steve Jobs Jack Welch Ted Turner It appears that most … Read More
Please Pray – New Coaching Network Starts TODAY
Today is a big day for me – a day I’ve been looking forward to for months now…. it’s the first session of my brand new Senior Pastor Tele-Coaching Network! Coaching other pastors is tremendously rewarding and fulfilling to me because it’s an opportunity for me to add value to others and multiply my Kingdom impact. I watched a great … Read More