I get the distinct pleasure of investing in a lot of church planters through our ministry here at Church Leader Insights. In fact, we give away thousands of dollars worth of resources to church planters every week (click here for more info). That means I get to hear all sorts of stories – some good and some bad – and … Read More
Last Call – Coaching Starts Tomorrow!
Well, you’ve probably heard me talking about it for a while now, but my new Senior Pastor Tele-Coaching Network begins TOMORROW and I have just a few spots available! I shared in this post a couple of weeks ago my frustration with the negativity and pessimism that is running rampant right now in many church leadership circles. I really believe … Read More
Teach Your Church to Value Newcomers (Free Sermons)
One of the many benefits of having coached so many great pastors is the sharing relationship that we build. For example, Pastor Steve Wilson of China Grove (NC) First Baptist Church is a Senior Pastor Tele-Coaching Participant. He recently sent over some sermons that he preached to help the people of his church tune into the needs of the guests … Read More
How to Get to Know Your People (Demographics)
Since we planted The Journey and especially since my book Launch: Starting a New Church from Scratch came out, I’ve gotten a lot of inquiries and questions about what’s involved in starting a new church. One of the more frequently asked questions is about Demographics. It’s normally asked something like this: “I know I need to learn more about the … Read More
There’s No Such Thing – A Saturday Quote
“There is no such thing as a minor lapse of integrity.” — Tom Peters, Author
Can I Help You Read More This Year?
Well, now they’ve done it! For years one of the frequently asked questions in my coaching networks has been “How can I read more?” And for years I’ve been able to quietly give a tip or two in passing and move on, but now… The team here at Church Leader Insights has twisted my arm and convinced me to share … Read More
A Record-Breaking Big Day Report!
I‘ve found that February is one of the best times each year to reach new people, so ’tis the season for Big Days! I just received a great report from Jamey Stuart, Senior Pastor of Believers Church in Chesapeake, Virginia. Jamey is a two-time coaching alumni, an advanced coaching grad and one of our great CLI-certified trainers – he gave … Read More
Free Growth Barrier Resource – Today Only!
I am convinced that right now is the best time to grow a church. People are most open to the Gospel in times of tension, trouble and transition — and there’s plenty of each going around! So, I’m excited about the potential for growth over this next year and I want to help you break your next growth barrier this … Read More
A Good Marriage – A Saturday Quote
“A good marriage is when you’re married not to someone you can live with, but to someone you really cannot live without.” — Dr. Howard Hendricks, Professor, Dallas Theological Seminary
Have You Seen ‘The Shark Tank’?
Like Tim Ferriss in his book The Four Hour Work Week, I think a little TV for relaxation is OK (24 anyone?). But every once in a while there’s a show that is entertaining and instructive. Here’s one: The Shark Tank During this one hour show entrepreneurs make sales pitches to a group of investors and either walk away with … Read More