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
Count What Counts – CLI Newsletter Rewind
One of the best parts of being a member of the “Church Leader Insights Family” is that each month you receive the CLI Newsletter, packed with the best church leadership content I can find. Here’s an article from Steven Furtick that was included in this month’s newsletter (in case you missed it): COUNT WHAT COUNTS “Here’s the distinction: it’s good … Read More
10 Ways to Break the 65 Barrier … and a FREE Resource
One tool that I find useful any time I go through any type of training (live, webinar, audio, book, etc.) is to write down my top 10 key learnings, and how I can apply them. I recently received an email from Dr. Kenneth Sesley where he shared his list with me. Kenneth is the Pastor of Kingdom Advancers Family Church … Read More
How to Upgrade for Church Growth – Church Leader Insights Newsletter Rewind
Here’s one of the articles from this month’s CLI Newsletter. We pack each newsletter with the best content we can find. Here’s a great example from Christian Standard: HOW UPGRADING YOUR CHURCH LEADS TO GROWTH “Excellence attracts people. When two championship contenders are playing, it’s hard to get a ticket. When you decide to go to the best restaurant in … Read More
Q & A: Too Much Space?
I just want to thank all of you (over 600 senior pastors) who participated in one of my Top 3 Growth Barriers Webinars last week. What an awesome experience! Here’s one of the follow-up questions I answered about the SPACE growth barrier: Q: As I was listening to you teach about the “space” growth barrier, I got to thinking about … Read More
Which Growth Barrier?
Here’s a recent question that the CLI team answered for a fellow pastor: Q: In listening to you refer to the various growth barriers that churches face, I wasn’t sure which barrier we are currently contending with, and I was hoping for your opinion. Our average weekend attendance in 2009 is 295. Does that mean we should work on the … Read More
Free Seminar for Senior Pastors in Miami
My friend and CLI Trainer Bob Franquiz is teaching my very popular “How to Break the Top 3 Growth Barriers” Workshop in Miami on Tuesday, December 9. It’s for Senior Pastors only and its FREE. I highly encourage you to attend if you are any where within driving distance. Follow this link for the details: Free Top 3 Growth Barriers … Read More
Church Growth Hero – Carl George
A few months ago, my hard working assistant Cristina buzzed my office and said, “Carl George is on the phone for you.” I cautiously asked, “Is he a member at The Journey?” She said, “Nope, he says you know him and he wants to hear more about your tele-coaching network.” I picked up the phone and sure enough it was … Read More
Learn to Break Your Next Growth Barrier at My New Webinar
My new webinar on Breaking the Top 3 Growth Barriers Every Church Faces is less than 24 hours away…but there’s still room for you! All you need to participate in this webinar is internet access, a phone and a desire to grow your church! Click here to register now. The webinar is tomorrow, July 17, from 1:00pm – 3:00pm Eastern … 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