Most of the people who walk through your door have been burned by church, negative press about the church or by a friend or family member in the name of religion. More than likely, they are skeptical and waiting for you to mess it up. But when you give your first-time guests a consistent pre-service experience that makes them … Read More
What Gets Measured – A Saturday Quote
“What’s measured improves.” – Peter Drucker, management consultant, author, and educator
LIVE from Systems Boot Camp Orlando – Focus on Measurement
I’m writing to you from Walt Disney, Orlando – in the middle of our 3-day Church Systems Check-up & Boot Camp. We are blessed to have a full conference – just look at this amazing group! We’re focused these 3 days on the 8 Systems of a Healthy Church, and specifically Measurement of those 8 systems. Remember that a S.Y.S.T.E.M. is … Read More
Church Growth, it’s no secret – LAST DAY Half Off Summer Systems Sale!
With 4th of July behind us, we’re quickly moving through summer and gearing up for BIG fall growth! And what’s the secret to big church growth? This question has come up more times than I can count – but after coaching over 2,000 pastors in all denominations, I have a very clear answer on this. While there is no Silver … Read More
“Stewardship is Discipleship” – A Pastor’s Testimonial
I have a wonderful testimonial today on how a pastor challenged his church to step up in the area of stewardship – and the results that followed. Gregg Matte, senior pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church, used the principles from my book, Maximize, to make an impact on his church’s giving. He recently shared this at the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting. Dave … Read More
8 Keys to Health & Growth (all systems half off)
Many pastors want to know the “secret” to church growth. But you’re smart enough to know, there is no secret. While there is no Silver Bullet to church growth – there IS a System. Eight of them to be exact. And they all have an impact on the health – and growth – of your church. Anything that is healthy grows. … Read More
3 Kinds of Church Growth
“A Church Growth principle is a universal truth which, when properly interpreted and applied, contributes significantly to the growth of churches and denominations. It is a truth of God which leads his church to spread his Good News, plant church after church, and increase his Body.” – Donald McGavran We should all have an expectation of Church Growth. McGavran talks about the … Read More
Systems Boot Camp – Early Bird is 12 Days Away!
We all know Early Birds reap the rewards – and my Boot Camp is no exception. I don’t want you to miss this LIVE event, and miss out on the opportunity to truly transform your ministry. But I also don’t want you to miss out on savings of $300! (read on) If you’re serious about accelerating church growth this year, … Read More
It’s Our 8th Anniversary!
Just as our young church in New York City was breaking through the 500 barrier, I received a call asking me to teach the Church Planting track at Rick Warren’s annual May conference. I was humbled and excited… not sure if I could do it, but I said “yes.” The conference was to be six hours over three days and I … Read More
Church Systems How To – Think One Step At A Time
Last week I mentioned the HALF OFF “Back to the Basics” Sale we’re running on my 3 hour Seminar Resources (here’s the link) – I’ve expanded the sale this week, but I wanted to share one of the “basics” when it comes to your Assimilation System. If you’re not sure where to begin improving the 8 systems of your church for … Read More