I recently got to speak with my friend Steve Sjogren about something that we’re both passionate about – the positive effect that Servant Evangelism can have on a church and a community. One of the most enjoyable parts of what God has called me to do is being able to pour into other pastors and church leaders – through coaching, … Read More
How Do You Recruit For A New Position On Your Staff?
In my NEW Staffing Workshop resource, I focus on four areas of staffing: recruiting, hiring, managing and firing/de-hiring. 95% of staffing mistakes are made in the recruiting and hiring stages. The key to recruitment is to be crystal clear about who and what you want. My friend Paul Fleming just recently left the church he started to pursue a great … Read More
“I’m Not Being Fed…” – CLI Newsletter Rewind
One of the best parts of being a member of the “Church Leader Insights Family” is that each month you receive the CLI Newsletter, packed with the best church leadership content I can find. Here’s an article from Steve Mathewson that was included in this month’s newsletter (in case you missed it): WHAT “I’M NOT BEING FED” REALLY MEANS “When … Read More
Excellence Can Be Obtained If… A Saturday Quote
“Excellence can be obtained if you: …care more than others think is wise; …risk more than others think is safe; …dream more than others think is practical; …expect more than others think is possible.” — Tom Peters, Author of Little Big Things
Memorial Day Sale – Over 40 Resources Up To 50% OFF!
Just a quick post this morning to let you know about the Memorial Day Sale running at Church Leader Insights. Now through Monday – We’re offering over 40 resources at up to 50% Off (including The Growth Barriers Workshop, Planning Worship Services for Life Transformation, Sermon Series, and more). CLICK HERE FOR THE MEMORIAL DAY SALE But hurry… this sale … Read More
Sunday’s Coming… [Funny Video]
I thought you could use a laugh this morning – here’s a funny video I saw recently from North Point Media that brought a smile to my face… I hope it will “growtivate” you to make the most of your church’s worship services: Have a great Wednesday! P.S. If you’re seriously ready to maximize your church’s weekend worship services, check … Read More
How to “Activate” Small Groups in a New Church Start
This is Kerrick Thomas – I’m the Executive Pastor at The Journey Church and co-author of “Activate” with Nelson. He asked me to address a question today that we receive regularly about when and how to start Small Groups in a new church plant. We’re often asked if the Activate small groups system will work in a small church plant, … Read More
10 Lessons in Bootstrapping a Church Plant (Part 5)
by Nelson Searcy and Tommy Duke Today we’re sharing the final post in a series on “Bootstrapping” a new church, or starting with very little (or no) outside funding. While this isn’t the ideal way to plant a church, there are a number of lessons to be learned through the process. You can read the rest of this series of … Read More
10 Lessons in Bootstrapping a Church Plant (Part 4)
by Nelson Searcy and Tommy Duke We’re looking at the lessons that can be learned in “Bootstrapping” a Church Plant (starting with little or no outside financial support). Click here to read the first, second, and third posts in this series. Here are today’s lessons: 4. FOCUS: YOU’LL STAY FOCUSED ON YOUR CHURCH’S VISION Bootstrapping will force you to drill … Read More
10 Books That Will Impact Your Life and Leadership
Recently my friend and 3 time Coaching Alumni Terry Mahan from The Fathers House Christian Center in Leesburg, FL asked me to send him a list of the Top 10 Books that have impacted my life. I don’t know if this list is my TOP Top 10, but here’s what I shared: Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren Money Posessions … Read More