“To try and fail is at least to learn. To fail to try is to suffer the loss of what might have been.” — Benjamin Franklin, statesman
94 Servant Evangelism Ideas – CLI Newsletter Rewind
I’m taking a moment today to share one of the articles from this month’s CLI Newsletter. We scour the internet each month and pack each newsletter with the best content we can find. Like this article from my friend (and mentor) Steve Sjogren: 94 COMMUNITY SERVANT EVANGELISM IDEAS “Servant Evangelism wins the heart before it confronts the mind. A small … Read More
Igniting Growth In Your Church – Week 2 of 6
Today is the second installment of my 6-week blog series, “Igniting Growth In Your Church.” This Thursday series is your sneak peak into the pages of my new book, Ignite: How To Spark Immediate Growth In Your Church. If you are one of the tens of thousands who are already reading Ignite, well, thanks! I trust that this series will serve as … Read More
Free Report – How to Plan & Conduct a Christmas Offering (PDF)
What if you could greatly expand your church’s ministry potential and encourage spiritual growth within your church by adding one thing to your annual schedule? Now is the time to start planning your church’s Christmas Offering. I just revised and updated my How to Plan & Conduct a Christmas Offering E-Book and I’m giving it away FREE. It’s designed to … Read More
Ignite Events Coming to North Carolina
Hey guys, I’m coming to North Carolina to do two identical events. One will be in the Charlotte area on October 28th. The other will be in the Raleigh area on October 29th. I’d enjoy meeting some of the reader of my blog and at the same time teach evangelism. Click here to register now. Here’s a glimpse of what … Read More
Serving Others – A Saturday Quote
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” — Muhammad Ali, boxer
Igniting Growth In Your Church – Week 1 of 6
Today marks two weeks since the release of my latest book, Ignite: How to Spark Immediate Growth in Your Church. I always say that leaders are readers – and thanks to leaders like you, Ignite has already begun to impact communities around the world. So, thanks for your passion and commitment to expanding God’s kingdom! I am kicking off a … Read More
How to Handle Announcements without Making Announcements
Announcements. Not a big deal to most people, but to those of us in church leadership “announcements” can be equivalent to a four-letter word. You’ve probably had the same experience that I have: You’re having an amazing worship service – the music is just right, the message is spot-on, the Holy Spirit is moving and you can see on people’s … Read More
How to Structure Your Church for Growth (Part 1)
Launching a new church is a process full of decisions and potential pitfalls that threaten to stunt your new church’s growth. Many of these decisions fall into a category we would call “church structure.” Since it’s one of the 9 Growth Barriers that all churches face, today I’m beginning a series of posts on Church Structure. A lot of times, … Read More
NEW PODCAST – Is it Possible to Double My Church in a Day?
Wow! October has been a busy month already (and we’re not even halfway through it yet). With that, you may not have had a chance to listen to this month’s Church Leader Insights podcast yet. In this month’s stretching podcast, I challenge you to dream about what God can do in your church through the proven evangelism process called “the … Read More