Raising Leaders

“But select from all the people some capable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes. Appoint them as leaders over groups of one thousand, one hundred, fifty, and ten.” – Exodus 18:21 (NLT)


Nelson SearcyLeadership, Ministry, Preaching

Wagner Defines Holiness

“Holiness is not to love Jesus and do whatever you want. Holiness is to love God and do what He wants.” – C. Peter Wagner, theologian, missionary, writer, teacher, and church growth specialist


Nelson SearcyLeadership

Made to Move: How to Have Better Physical Health

We were made to move. Our bodies were created for physical activity. God never intended for us to sit all day, overfilling our stomachs and letting our systems atrophy. But sedentary lifestyles have become the norm. The typical American is sedentary 60 percent of their waking hours. This lack of physical activity is associated with a number of health problems, … Read More


Nelson SearcyHealth, Leadership

Expanding God’s Kingdom: Tithing in the Local Church

Often people question not the amount of a proper gift but where it should be given. Some people believe they should be able to distribute their tithe as they see fit. They want to control how their money is spent. If they aren’t happy with the way their local church handles its finances, they think they should have the freedom … Read More


Nelson SearcyLeadership, Stewardship

Roy Fish on Evangelism

“Evangelizing in the church is like fishing in a bathtub: it’s terribly convenient, but you don’t catch much.” — Roy Fish (February 7, 1930 – September 10, 2012) was an American preacher who is best known as a longtime professor of evangelism at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS) in Fort Worth, Texas. He was known for his passion for personal … Read More


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Free Live Webcast – 6 Secrets for Leading Through and Beyond Covid

This Thursday you’re invited to join me on a brand new webinar just for Senior Pastors. I’m limiting spots to just the first 100 though — so I encourage you to go ahead and save yours now. This free Zoom training will focus on equipping you to lead during what I consider a dangerous time. The next few months of … Read More


Sandra OlivieriChurch Growth, Church Systems, Leadership, Ministry, Strategy, Stress Management, Uncategorized

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Saving for Eternity: Where is Your Money Going?

Understanding God’s ultimate ownership means that we also recognize our role as conduits of his resources. We were not put on this earth to amass treasures for ourselves but to let treasure pass through us and back to a greater purpose. The “get all we can while we can” mind-set that most of us live with is what has driven … Read More


Nelson SearcyLeadership, Stewardship

Wagner on Thinking Big for Conversion

“If individuals can be born again, why can’t cities, made up of many individuals, be born again?” – C. Peter Wagner, theologian, missionary, writer, teacher, and church growth specialist


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