When we talk about advertising/promoting your church in my coaching networks I often mention that, while advertising can get very expensive quickly, news releases can be an effective and inexpensive way to get the word out (especially when the topic is compelling). And when God is involved, the impact of such a release can be multiplied exponentially. Case in point: … Read More
Q & A – Investing in Newcomers (Fusion)
Here’s a question I received and replied to recently regarding Fusion: Q: Thanks so much for writing the book Fusion, about getting people plugged into our church. I recently found and read it, and it’s been very helpful. I like the fact that you lay out a clear, practical plan to improve how we connect with newcomers and I truly … Read More
Reaching for High Goals (A Saturday Quote)
“You need to overcome the tug of people against you as you reach for high goals.” — George Patton, General
Will I see you in San Diego?
It seems like there are more conferences for church leaders popping up every day and I think that’s great. The more training and equipping, the better, as far as I’m concerned. But in the midst of ALL the choices, there are only a few conferences that stay on my “can’t miss” list. The National Outreach Convention is one of them. … Read More
August Book Recommendations (Video)
I tried out something new last month by delivering my monthly book recommendations via video. I got so much positive feedback from that experiment that I’m doing it again. Here are the books I’m recommending to the Church Leader Insights family (that includes you) for the month of August: August Book Recommendations: Zero to Sixty: 60 Principles & Practices for … Read More
How’s Your Church’s Volunteer System?
I saw this study a few days ago: One out of every five Christian nonprofits is reportedly relying to a greater extent on volunteers to offset the economic downturn, according to a study conducted by J. David Schmidt & Associates for the Christian Leadership Alliance. In addition, with the downturn in the economy, more people are without current employment and … Read More
True Grit – A Saturday Quote
“True grit is making a decision and standing by it, doing what must be done.” — John Wayne
FREE Webinar for Worship Leaders
Jason Hatley – Worship Arts Pastor at The Journey and founder of Worship Leader Insights – is out this week for the birth of his son (Congrats Jason and Karen!), so I wanted to share with you an awesome FREE training event for Worship Leaders coming up next week. Here’s the details from Jason’s email: I have decided to offer … Read More
Q & A – When A Staff Member Resigns
Here’s an “Ask Nelson” question that I answered a while back: Q:I’ve got a staffing question and wanted to bounce it off you – one of the members of my staff needs to step down because she needs more time with her family, but everything’s on the up and up between her & the church. She’s willing to stay on … Read More
I’m So Pumped!
I am so pumped up that this is the week that my new Senior Pastor Tele-Coaching Network starts (on Thursday). I know that I’ve been talking a lot about this network and inviting you to apply, but here are 3 quick reasons why I am so pumped: I am a firm believer in the concept of “Learn and Return.” In … Read More