Wow! October has been a busy month already (and we’re not even halfway through it yet). With that, you may not have had a chance to listen to this month’s Church Leader Insights podcast yet. In this month’s stretching podcast, I challenge you to dream about what God can do in your church through the proven evangelism process called “the … Read More
The Great Growth Barrier Giveaway (Free Resource)
I hear from a lot of church leaders from one week to the next and I have heard a common theme lately that has me pretty excited. It’s a theme of faith, expectation and motivation, an understanding that God wants your church to grow and you want to do what it takes to cooperate with Him. I agree and I … Read More
Church Growth – A Saturday Thought
There is no formula for church growth but there is a formula for stagnation and decline and it is: inactivity.
Monday Proflections – October 13, 2008
Here’s what’s happening with Church Leader Insights and me that may be of interest to you: Monday – It’s Columbus Day here in the states and I’m wrapping up a long weekend with Kelley and Alexander. Tuesday– Watch for your Church Leader Insights monthly newsletter today with seven helpful articles and two book reviews. Make sure you have info@churchleaderinsights.com in … Read More
Church Growth Hero: Bob Whitesel
I recently had the opportunity to teach a special week long graduate class for Dr. Bob Whitesel. If you aren’t familiar with Bob, here’s what I consider his three best books to date: Dr. Bob is one of the best church growth thinkers of our generation. I had a blast spending four days with some really sharp students but I … Read More
As long as they are attending my seminars….
I got a laugh out of this! From our friends at Out of Ur:
Monday Proflections – July 21, 2008
Here’s what’s happening with me and CLI this week that may be of interest to you. Busy week…. Monday – The CLI store has been down for maintenance all weekend and will be down for most of today. Updating software is always a pain but we had to upgrade in order to continue to serve you. You data is safe … Read More
Where There’s Slack There’s Lack – New Eight Week Series
INTRODUCTION: I’ve been playing with this phrase in my mind for quite a while now. It’s a true statement, don’t you agree? Where there’s slack (in energy or effort), there will be lack… a lack of fruit, a lack of results, a lack of passion… Those of you who are familiar with me and with Church Leader Insights are pretty … Read More
I love to meet new people
Today I’m teaching live at our Jersey City location, by video in Brooklyn and Kerrick is teaching live in Manhattan. But here’s what’s cool: We are holding newcomer receptions in all three locations! By the time the day is out, I will have met 100 newcomers to our church. Very cool. I love to meet new people….they are the lifeblood … 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