I just recorded a special video about the systems in your church and how you can drastically increase your church’s health, growth and overall effectiveness. Watch it here. There’s a special free opportunity that will help you lead your church from unhealthy to healthy so you can reach more people and make more disciples. It’s good, free, and you’ll like … Read More
Should You Make September 11 A “Big Day” at Your Church?
With the 10 year anniversary of 9/11, I’ve gotten quite a few questions about whether or not you should try to make it a “Big Day” and I wanted to address that today. I don’t like making it a Big Day for a few reasons: 1) It’s not the best time to kick off a new series for most people. … Read More
Movie Recommendation: Sarah’s Key
If you get a chance while its still in theaters, check out the new movie “Sarah’s Key” (or put it in your Netflix queue for when it comes out on DVD). It’s one of the best, most powerful movies I’ve seen in a while. It’s not a Christian movie per se so there’s some minor language issues but the story … Read More
10 Things Every New Believer Should Know – CLI Newsletter Rewind
Do you get each month’s Church Leader Insights Newsletter? Every month I send out the latest and best thinking on Church Growth, Evangelism, Leadership, Church Planting, and more – the best church leadership content I can find – designed to help you lead your church to greater health and growth. And the best part…. It’s absolutely FREE! (click here to sign-up … Read More
FREE Growth Barriers Webinars This Week!
I’d like you join me for one of four FREE “Breaking the Top 3 Growth Barriers” webinars. In this online training, I’ll help you identify and break through the top three growth barriers that all churches face, regardless of size. I’ll be leading this webinar at FOUR CONVENIENT DATES / TIMES THIS WEEK: – TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 9, at either … Read More
A Sacrifice or an Investment – A Saturday Quote
“Giving up something now for something better later on, isn’t a sacrifice. It’s an investment.” -Andy Stanley
Update . . . and a webinar
This week, over 2,800 pastors and church leaders have downloaded one of my Breaking the 65, 125, 250 or 500 Barrier resources ($29.95 Value). I’ve been giving them away all week in an effort to partner with pastors in the CLI family. Have you downloaded your FREE resource yet? Today’s the last day – click the link below: http://www.churchleaderinsights.com/giveaway … Read More
FREE Growth Barrier Resource – This Week Only!
I want to help you break your next Growth Barrier this fall! Between now and this Friday, August 5, you can get one of my bestselling “Breaking Growth Barriers” resources ($29.95 Value) absolutely FREE! As a fellow Senior Pastor, I realize that reaching more people and growing a church can be overwhelming. Combine that with the fact that churches all seem to … Read More
You Are Never Too Old to Learn – What One Pastor is Learning After a Lifetime of Ministry
With my new Senior Pastor Tele-Coaching Network beginning to fill up (it begins August 25), I keep thinking about the reasons why people apply. At the core, pastors apply for the network because they’re serious about reaching more people for Christ, making a bigger Kingdom impact, and realizing more of their potential (as individual leaders and as a church). Beyond … Read More
One of Two Pains – A Saturday Quote
“We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” — Jim Rohn