The Art of Listening

Today’s blog comes to us from my friend and fellow church growth strategist, Dr. Gary McIntosh. Gary is Professor of Christian Ministry and Leadership at Talbot School of Theology, and author of over 20 books and 100 articles on church growth, leadership, evangelism and pastoral ministry. Gary will also be joining me this summer as a keynote speaker at the … Read More


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Why Should You Study History? (Part 1)

In preparation for my upcoming Church Growth and Evangelism A-Z Workshop, I want to give you my top reasons of why you should study history.   Over the next few weeks, I will give you reasons why studying history can make a direct and positive impact on your ministry! Reason #1: Life is too short to not learn from experience. … Read More


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Learning from History to Further Your Ministry

I want to talk about the importance of knowing your history. A few months ago, we were in Orlando, Florida for an Advanced Coaching session (as many of you know, Advanced Coaching is my highest level of coaching).  We met up that morning for a backstage tour at Disney World with a couple of instructors from Disney University. I asked them, … Read More


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TOMORROW – Dr. Elmer Towns Speaks on Church Growth

I’m very excited to interview Dr. Elmer Towns tomorrow, September, 12 at 2pm ET!  Join us tomorrow as we kick off a series of four Church Growth Champions Tele-seminars!  Dr. Towns and I will go in-depth on the “Power of the Big Day” and how to use Big Day in your church (see the P.S. below for details on all the upcoming … Read More


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THIS WEEK – Church Growth Strategies from Dr. Elmer Towns

I’m kicking off a series of Church Growth Champions Tele-seminars this Thursday, September 12 at 2pm ET!  Join me and Dr. Elmer Towns for the first of four tele-seminars. Dr. Elmer Towns has authored popular and scholarly works (as well as edited two encyclopedias) and is a college and seminary professor whose studies and teachings center on Church Growth. Dr. Towns … Read More


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NEW Church Growth Champions Tele-Seminar Series Registration Open

Just a reminder that registration opened yesterday for my NEW Church Growth Champions Tele-Seminar Series! Limited Space Available! So register for all 4 Today – Series starts THIS THURSDAY September 12! Don’t miss this one-time opportunity to hear personal stories and practical insights on church growth. You will be able to attend all 4 tele-seminars LIVE and receive the complete recordings if you’re unable … Read More


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Register Now — NEW Church Growth Champions Tele-Seminar Series

FOUR CONVERSATIONS – FOUR CHURCH GROWTH LEGENDS! Learn first-hand about these pioneers in church growth as I go one-on-one with each of these experts Limited Space Available! Register for all 4 Today – Series starts September 12! Those who don’t learn from history . . . well, you know the rest! Avoid mistakes in your church growth strategy by learning … Read More


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New Podcast – Top 10 Books of 2012 for Church Leaders

I recently released my annual “Best Books of the Year” podcast, where I share what I believe are the Top 10 Books of 2012 for Church Leaders – see the sneak peek below and click this link to listen or download it now: >> CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE PODCAST The year 2012 produced some powerful new reads from … Read More


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January Book Recommendation (Video)

For this month’s book recommendation, I sat down with author Gary McIntosh to discuss his book, Taking Your Church to the Next Level: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There. Here’s my January book recommendation video: January Book Recommendation: Taking Your Church to the Next Level: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Gary McIntosh P.S. Have … Read More


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