I’ve been invited to be on the The Fox Strategy Room on Fox Online News tomorrow (their live Internet Channel, not the TV station). They’ve asked me to join them for the “Strategy Room” internet show to talk about our upcoming God on Film series at The Journey and give my input on other religion topics of the day. If … Read More
Lessons Learned from Dave #4
I’m finishing up my “Lessons Learned from Dave” series of posts today. I’ve been passing along some of my best leadership learnings from Dave Ramsey. You can find the first 3 installments here, here, and here. The fourth and final lesson is: Evaluate WORK-LIFE BALANCE over the long haul I meet a lot of church leaders who carry around guilt … Read More
Lessons Learned from Dave #3
I’m in the middle of a series of posts this week called “Lessons Learned from Dave,” sharing some of the biggest leadership lessons I’ve learned from Dave Ramsey. You can find the first two posts here and here. Here is Lesson #3: Long term success comes with laser-like FOCUS There are really three sub-lessons to this larger lesson from Dave … Read More
Lessons Learned from Dave #2
I kicked off a new series of posts yesterday called “Lessons Learned from Dave,” sharing some of the most powerful things I’ve learned from Dave Ramsey. You can find that post here. Today I’m going to share Lesson #2: Groups that make a difference exhibit ORGANIZATIONAL QUICKNESS! One huge observation of Dave Ramsey and his company is that they are … Read More
Lessons Learned from Dave #1
I had the opportunity a couple of months back to spend three and a half days in a special coaching experience with Dave Ramsey. One reason why I am so pumped about my upcoming Senior Pastor Tele-Coaching Network is because I have experienced the power of coaching from both sides. This leadership training with Dave was an awesome opportunity for … Read More
Sunday Coaching Alumni Highlight
Each Sunday, I’m taking the opportunity to tell you about one of the pastors from my coaching network. Today, I want to share with you Tim Maybray from Titusville (PA) Free Methodist Church. In this short video testimony, you’ll hear how the network has made an impact in his church. One of my greatest joys is knowing that the impact … Read More
Q & A – Transitioning Small Groups
This is Kerrick Thomas (Executive Pastor at The Journey and co-author of Activate). I recently received these questions and Nelson asked me to share my responses with all of you. Q: We’re in the process of creating and launching a new small groups system at our church and I’ve found the Activate system to have great potential for us. Our … Read More
Q & A: CLASS Compatible with Activate Groups?
Q: I read in Activate how you should be a church OF small groups, not a church WITH small groups. And I agree. Here’s my question. Don’t classes 101-401 create drag on your small groups system? Or are your classes offered AS small groups? A: Great question! We do, indeed, use the Purpose Driven C.L.A.S.S. series (101, 201, 301 & … Read More
Sunday Coaching Alumni Highlight
I don’t normally blog on Sundays but over the next few weeks I want to highlight some guys who are having a great impact in the Kingdom. They’re all in one of my coaching networks and they’re making a difference in their communities. Here’s: Mike Meeks Lead Pastor Eastlake Church Chula Vista, California http://www.eastlakechurch.com/ Will you consider applying for my … Read More
Newcomers Reception Sample
I’ve posted in recent months about how we’ve started holding regular (every two months) Newcomers Receptions at The Journey (you can read more here and here). They only last a half an hour, don’t require a great deal of planning or administration, and they really are a helpful tool in the Assimilation process. A key part of the reception is … Read More