by Nelson Searcy and Tommy Duke We’re about halfway through a new series of posts about “Bootstrapping” a Church Plant (starting with little or no outside financial support) and 10 of the lessons learned in doing so. Click here to read the first post and the second one. Here are the next two lessons: 6. MOBILIZE: YOU’LL RAISE THE VALUE … Read More
When Is Character Built? A Saturday Quote
“Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones.” — Phillips Brooks
NEW Assimilation Coaching Network – Are You Ready to Keep More Guests?
I’ve had a number of requests recently to offer a short-term coaching network targeted specifically at Assimilation. After much prayer and consideration, I thought I’d post today to let you know that: A) The Brand New ASSIMILATION Tele-Coaching Network is a GO, beginning July 13! B) I would like you to apply (or send a staff member or volunteer through … Read More
10 Lessons in Bootstrapping a Church Plant (Part 2)
by Nelson Searcy and Tommy Duke We began a new series of posts earlier this week about “Bootstrapping” a Church Plant, and the lessons learned in doing so (click here for the first post). Here are the next two lessons: 8. EXCEL: YOU’LL BE FORCED TO STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE, BUT NOT PERFECTION If the bank account was overflowing and the … Read More
How to Grow Your Church this Summer (Free E-Book)
Have you bought into the idea that summer is a time for you and your church to crouch in a corner and pray for an early fall? I doubt you’ve gone that far, but that’s essentially what thousands of churches do every summer – writing off the summer as a time when churches just don’t grow! After listening to and … Read More
10 Lessons in Bootstrapping a Church Plant (Part 1)
by Nelson Searcy and Tommy Duke You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Money makes the world go ‘round.” While those of us in ministry understand the skewed nature of this adage, one thing is for sure: Money is critical to the work we do – especially when that work involves launching a new church. Every idealistic, would-be church planter must … Read More
Make a Fool of Yourself – A Saturday Quote
IS THIS TRUE FOR PREACHING TOO? “A man learns to skate by staggering about making a fool of himself; indeed, he progresses in all things by making a fool of himself.” — George Bernard Shaw, Writer and Critic
Worship Arts Pastor Wanted at The Journey Church in NYC
Are you called to serve in New York City? Are you passionate about raising up musicians and volunteer leaders, leading a proven music and worship planning system, and growing a music ministry in a multi-site setting? Are you interested in expanding an already healthy volunteer structure of over 75 musicians and singers to a structure of over 150 volunteers? Can … Read More
What To Do When You Must Terminate a Staff Member
I realized a long time ago that to accomplish all that God was calling me to, I would have to become an expert on church staffing. To that end, I’ve spent years reading everything I could find on the subject of staffing and personnel. Here’s an article I read recently on the topic of “terminating” an employee from Tom Hopkins, … Read More
Is Marriage Good for Your Health?
If I meet my weekly reading goals, I will allow myself to ‘indulge’ in reading the Sunday NY Times. . . I especially love the NY Times Magazine. This week, a great article asks “Is Marriage Good For You?” – here’s a few of my favorite learnings from the article (my comments in parentheses): “Contemporary studies, for instance, have shown … Read More