Wimber on Reaching the Lost

“If you want to reach the lost, get outside the walls of the Church. Evangelism is at its best when everyday Christians take the risk to share their story, as well as His.” – John Wimber (February 25, 1934 – November 17, 1997), American pastor and driving force of the Vineyard movement


Nelson SearcyLeadership, Ministry

Free Webinar with Lance Witt: Simplicity Isn’t So Simple – Live via Zoom Thursday

I’d like to invite you to join me THIS Thursday for a timely FREE online training that will help you de-clutter your life and ministry. Because a growing number of pastors are feeling worn out, overwhelmed and over-scheduled. Ever-increasing demands on pastors coupled with a new post-Covid reality often result in little margin for the pastoral priorities that matter most. … Read More


Sandra OlivieriLeadership, Ministry, Strategy, Stress Management, Uncategorized

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Why Assimilate?

“Assimilation leads to life transformation by giving people the means and opportunity to become maturing followers of Christ. In broad terms, assimilation can be defined as the process used to encourage your first-time guests to continue coming back until they see and understand God’s power, accept Jesus as Savior, and commit themselves to the local church through leadership.”     … Read More


Nelson SearcyAssimilation, Leadership, Ministry

McIntosh on How to Have a Healthy Church

“Healthy churches are constant in prayer. Consider the apostle Paul’s words to the Christians at Ephesus: ‘For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.’ (Eph. 1:15-16 ESV)” – Dr. Gary L. McIntosh, internationally … Read More


Nelson SearcyChurch Growth, Leadership, Ministry

Renegade Pastor Tip: Put Your Phone Away

What are the pressure points that you are constantly running into with your spouse or children? Those are generally good indicators of where you need to lay down some boundary lines. Think about something that frustrates you and your family, then back off that frustration and ask yourself what kind of boundary could eliminate it. For example, if your spouse … Read More


Nelson SearcyLeadership, Ministry

Mental Wellness: Praying for Yourself

See if you can relate to this scenario. It is five minutes before a big presentation, an important conversation, or a major event, and you find yourself praying, “Oh, God, please be with me here. This is such a big deal, and it really needs to go well. If you would just supernaturally intervene right now, I would be grateful.” … Read More


Nelson SearcyHealth, Leadership, Ministry

Develop Church Growth Eyes

“As Christians refine their methods, develop Church Growth eyes, feel church growth responsibility, communicate the Gospel, and educate those who are won until they become responsible Christians, the church as a whole will receive the abundant blessing God wants to give.” – Donald McGavran (December 15, 1897 – July 10, 1990), The Father of the Modern-Day Church Growth Movement 


Nelson SearcyLeadership, Ministry