Chris Forbes as a great article on the danger of speaking Christianease – you can read it here. Here’s a few of the highlights: (Start Quote) Have you ever read copy in church advertisements like the lines below? “Join us this Sunday for anointed Holy Ghost preaching, dynamic praise and worship and intimate fellowship in the body” “At our church … Read More
Monday Proflections – June 9 2008
I’m very excited about the week ahead, here’s what’s going on with me and CLI: Monday – I’m in the office until 2pm and then off to Chicago. Here’s what a Monday morning looks like around The Journey: 9:00am – Meeting with my Executive Assistant; 10:30am – Strategic Team Meeting (my direct reports); 1:30pm – All Staff Meeting (30min max); … Read More
God on Film Begins Today
I can’t wait to kick off our new series today at the Manhattan location of The Journey! This is the 7th Year in a row we have done this teaching series and I still love it! In fact, about 20% of our church says they first attended a Journey service during God on Film! Off to the first service….I hope … Read More
Saturday Roundup – June 6 2008
Here’s a few resources, audios, videos and articles I found helpful this past week. Enjoy! Leading Your Church Through Tough Financial Times by Injoy Stewardship Services (MP3) Note: You have to opt in to get the 30min MP3 Answer to Multi-Site Criticisms by Greg Surratt Bill Hybels Responds to Misinformation Regarding Willow Creek (Video) Tony Morgan gives a great analysis … Read More
Best of the Rest . . . June 2008
Today I put the final touches on the June edition of the Church Leader Insights Newsletter (watch your inbox on Tuesday). I can only feature six articles from around the web, so here’s the best of the rest (and believe me, each of these deserved to be in the newsletter but just didn’t fit this month’s focus): Top Six Temptations … Read More
Do You Feel Stuck?
Have you ever felt like your attendance was just stuck? Like you haven’t grown in eons and don’t know how to? Believe me, I have! Most churches face growth barriers at five points – when their attendance hits 65, 125, 250, 500, and/or 1000. When you feel like you are on the edge of getting stuck, the first thing you … Read More
The Power of a Doubting Pastor?
It has been said that people will not follow a leader who is not confident. As pastors, we have the advantage of leading people with a confidence that is not rooted in ourselves or a great business plan, but in God himself! I wish I could say that I have always led with an unshakable confidence in God and His … Read More
Attention Pastors and Worship Leaders – FREE Webinar
Tomorrow Jason is leading a FREE Webinar for Pastors and Worship Leaders called The Top 3 Worship Leader Challenges (its specifically for Worship Leaders but I suggest Pastors and Worship Leaders attend it together for maximum impact). Here’s all the details: The Top 3 Worship Leader Challenges WEBINAR Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Noon-2:00pm (EST) “Every Worship Leader faces the challenges … Read More
Laws of Lifetime Growth – Book Recommendation
I’ve been reading a lot lately about keeping the ‘entrepreneurial mindset’ alive in a maturing organization. Dan Sullivan, co-author of The Laws of Lifetime Growth, coaches thousands of entrepreneurs each months so his book caught my attention. It’s a quick read with easy to remember laws. Here’s a few insights I found helpful: Law 2 – Always Make Your Learning … Read More
Monday Proflections – June 2, 2008
I still have two more days of vacation before I return to the city but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot going on this week. Here’s a look at what’s happening with me and Church Leader Insights this week. Monday – It’s not too late for you to get and implement the summer outreach ideas in my FREE report … Read More