I just released a brand new podcast where I outline the Top 10 Books of 2011 for Church Leaders and I thought I’d give you a sneak peek on the blog today… >> CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE PODCAST The year 2011 produced some powerful new reads from some of my favorite authors, including Jim Collins, Billy Graham and John … Read More
Register for Tomorrow’s Top 3 Staffing Mistakes Webinar – FREE
No single issue keeps pastors awake at night more than staffing! After studying everything I can get my hands on, coaching over 1,000 senior pastors and learning from my own experience, I’ve identified the most common staffing mistakes and I’d like to share them with you… Can you join me on a FREE Webinar TOMORROW (Wednesday, November 16) at 2pm … Read More
How to Keep More Guests and Model Generosity
Since writing the book Fusion I get a lot of questions about assimilation and how to get more first time guests to return to your church and ultimately become members. One question I get frequently involves the handwritten note and gift that I recommend you send to every first time guest. There’s nothing like a handwritten note to really show people … Read More
Let’s Plan Our 2012 Preaching Calendar Together – FREE Webinar
You’re invited to join me next week for one of 4 free webinars I’m leading called “Planning Your 2012 Preaching Calendar.” After coaching more than 1,000 pastors over the last few years, I’ve learned that one of the best tools for reducing your stress, maximizing creativity, honoring God and working with the natural patterns of your people is planning your preaching calendar months … Read More
Four Steps for Your Christmas Offering – Only 3 Days Left
Over the past three weeks I’ve been giving away some of the tips to planning a Christmas Offering taken directly from my new “How to Plan and Conduct an Effective Christmas Offering” resource. Today, I’m sharing with you the four steps to an effective offering. There are only 3 business days left before the resource and videos are gone and I really … Read More
Time is Running Out for a Difference-Making Christmas Offering!
Well, the clock is ticking… Time is running out for you to secure your copy of my new resource and lead a successful Christmas Offering at your church. This brand new “How to Plan and Conduct an Effective Christmas Offering” resource will no longer be available after this Monday, October 31st at 11:59pm Eastern Time. Here’s why- I refuse to set … Read More
Don’t Worry – Your Christmas Offering Questions Answered
Why do a Christmas Offering? How much can be raised? Is it possible in a ‘down economy’? What if we don’t meet our goal? What if we exceed our goal? (Wouldn’t that be nice!) What ministries could we partner with? What greater impact could we have as a church? These are just some of the questions that I’ve faced (and had to … Read More
What is a Christmas Offering? (Free Video #2)
If you’ve felt like I’ve become fixated on Christmas over the last couple of weeks (in October)… well, you’re right! I’m passionate about helping your church better resource God’s vision over the next year than ever before by leading an effective Christmas Offering as 2011 comes to a close. That’s why I’ve released my brand new three-hour resource, “How to … Read More
Step Forward into Growth – A Saturday Quote
“You will either step forward into growth or you will step back into safety.” – Abraham Maslow
Why YOU Should Do A Christmas Offering (Free Video)
Have you noticed how early the seasons change in stores these days? It’s mid-October and not only is Halloween candy available, but so are all the Thanksgiving decorations. Well, this week I’m encouraging you to think ahead too – about Christmas! No, I haven’t missed a couple of pages in my calendar… Here’s why I want you to think about … Read More