On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week (Oct 11 – 13), PBS will air a 3-part series on “God in America“. I’m certain I won’t agree with all their conclusions but as leaders we need to watch this for several reasons: 1- People will be talking about it and it gives us a reason to talk about our faith. … Read More
Could You Triple Your Worship Team in a Day? This Worship Leader Will …
Jason Hatley here – Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey and Founder of Worship Leader Insights. I heard an amazing story this week and Nelson said that I just had to share it with you. Here goes… I was talking with Ryan Barbato from Sanford, NC this week about something incredible happening on his worship team. Ryan is going … Read More
39 and Holding (and a Birthday Gift for YOU)
Yesterday was a big weekend for our family. I turned “39 and Holding!” I’ve been singing this Jerry Lee Lewis song all weekend: Thanks to all of you who sent me kind words and Birthday wishes… And now I want to give YOU a gift on my birthday. For TODAY ONLY, the Church Leader Insights Team is throwing a surprise … Read More
New Maximize Book + $270.00 in Bonuses – TODAY ONLY!
I am happy to announce that my latest book, Maximize: How to Develop Extravagant Givers in Your Church is available for order today, Oct 1, at Amazon.com! And, if you pick up the book today (for about $10), I’ll give you over $270.00 in special bonuses (including a gift certificate for Church Leader insights that is equal to your book … Read More
Book Recommendation Video – Bod 4 God
For this month’s book recommendation, I spent a few minutes with Steve Reynolds (Pastor of Capital Baptist Church and a Coaching Alum) to discuss his book, Bod 4 God. Here’s my September book recommendation video: September Book Recommendation: Bod 4 God by Steve Reynolds P.S. Have you read a book recently that you think I would enjoy? I’d love to … Read More
Real Winners – A Saturday Quote
“The real winners in life are the people who look at every situation with an expectation that they can make it work or make it better.” — Barbara Pletcher, author
NEW PODCAST – Losing to Live
Don’t miss this month’s Church Leader Insights Podcast, where Steve Reynolds and I discuss how your physical health (or lack thereof) could be limiting your leadership. I interview Steve, author of “Bod 4 God” and coaching alumni, about the importance of the health of the Senior Pastor. This practical podcast will challenge you to examine your physical health and its … Read More
Pick Up Maximize and Generosity Ladder Together for 50% Off!
I’m so excited about my new books – Maximize and The Generosity Ladder. Together, they’re designed to help you lead a fully resourced church – in other words, to help you cooperate with God to see your people embrace the concept of God-honoring generosity and to reach your church’s ministry potential. Maximize is geared toward toward church leaders, and it … Read More
Is Assimilation too Expensive for You?
Last Thursday, I led The Fusion Webinar and have received a great deal of positive feedback and questions – I wanted to address one more of these questions today. Any time I start outlining the Assimilation process that I teach and use at The Journey (including weekly Connection Cards, pens on every bulletin, handwritten notes for newcomers, etc.), inevitably I’m … Read More
Who’s Writing Your Notes to First Time Guests?
We had a great crowd for The Fusion Webinar last Thursday and I wanted to follow up with a couple of the more frequently asked questions from participants. Probably the most asked question any time I lead an Assimilation training has to do with the handwritten notes that you should be sending to all of your First Time Guests. And … Read More