Your church could be reaching more people than it is now and I want to help! You’re invited to join me on a FREE Webinar I’m leading this week and next, called “The 8 Systems of a Healthy Church (and How to Improve Them)” If your church isn’t growing the way think it should be, I can relate. About 10 … Read More
Lessons from our 10th Anniversary at The Journey
On Sunday we celebrated the 10th Anniversary of The Journey – what an exciting day! In the midst of the excitement, I couldn’t help but think about our humble beginnings… In fact, I keep thinking about one particular day, about 6 months after we launched. I was walking home from our Sunday service at The Journey. Our attendance had gone from … Read More
How to Hone Your Church’s Systems for Maximum Impact – Part 2
On Friday we started looking at the deep impact that each of the 8 systems plays as a crucial part in seeing God move in our churches. We’re taking a multiple part blog series to evaluate a recent story sent to me from John Newland, a 3 time coaching participant and the impact he saw on his Big Event because … Read More
Free Podcast – 2012 Church Systems Church Health Check Up
As you begin your week, I have a suggestion for you. Don’t be average. The average pastor is going to handle this year just like he did last year and see the EXACT same results. What if you take just 20 minutes and “Check-up” on your church? It’s time to listen to the “2012 Church Systems Church Health Check Up” Podcast, … Read More
Have you watched this? Free Church Systems Training
I just recorded a special video about the systems in your church and how you can drastically increase your church’s health, growth and overall effectiveness. Watch it here. There’s a special free opportunity that will help you lead your church from unhealthy to healthy so you can reach more people and make more disciples. It’s good, free, and you’ll like … Read More
You’re Invited – Free Church Systems Webinar Tomorrow
Tuesday, March 15th 2:00pm – 3:00pm Eastern 1:00pm – 3:00pm Central 12:00pm – 1:00pm Mountain 11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific Thursday, March 17th 2:00pm – 3:00pm Eastern 1:00pm – 3:00pm Central 12:00pm – 1:00pm Mountain 11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific Space is Limited Register Now! You’re invited to join me for a FREE, 75-minute webinar TOMORROW (Tuesday, March 15) or THIS THURSDAY, … Read More
Overcoming the Myth of “That Will Never Work Here”
One of the greatest obstacles to your church growing, thriving and reaching its “full redemptive potential” is a short, 6-word phrase that has led to the plateau and ultimate decline of many a church: That will never work here because… If only I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard that statement over the years – it’s normally followed … Read More
How Healthy Church Systems Help You Persevere through Tough Situations
Unless this is your very first time reading this blog, you probably know that I’m a firm believer in the power of systems for the health and growth of your church. In fact , over the years I’ve gained something of a reputation as “the Church Systems guy.” You can download a Free Copy of my “Healthy Systems, Healthy Church” … Read More
Church Systems and the Concentric Circles
The Purpose Driven Church is one of those “must have” books that every pastor should have on his bookshelf (like all of mine – ha!). One of the paradigm-shifting concepts that Rick Warren shared with the church leadership world in this book is the “Concentric Circles” that help us visualize how people move step by step from the community into … Read More
Q & A – Church Systems, Where to Start?
Here’s a recent question I answered from a church planter: Q: Nelson, thanks so much for all you do. I came across some of your resources recently and have really learned a lot from them. Our new church has just launched and I’m wanting to start implementing the systems, where do I start? It’s a little overwhelming and any advice … Read More