When it comes to being a “master asker” in ministry, we cannot miss the most important ask we can make: the invitation to follow Christ. As a minister, you may have wondered how often you should present the Gospel. The answer to this question is simple: every Sunday. You should offer some kind of Gospel presentation every week. Make extending … Read More
3 challenges that will produce growth in your congregation
Are you struggling to disciple your congregation and see them grow in their walks with God? As we discussed in Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, there are simple commitments we can make as pastors that will help us abandon average in both our lives and our ministries and step into being a Renegade Pastor. Part 3’s commitment … Read More
Transform your ministry with these 3 time management tips
Do you feel like your ministry could soar if only you had just a little more time? You can’t create more of the limited commodity of time, but the good news is that you can learn to utilize what you have been given to propel you to a higher level of living. Our 3-part blog series on how to leave … Read More
Kindle Sale – $3.99 Church Planting Book: Launch
I’ve got some inside info from my publisher for you..today thru tomorrow only you can pick up the e-book (Kindle) edition of my best-selling book for church planters for only $3.99: Launch: Starting a New Church from Scratch. Co-written by me and fellow Journey pastor Kerrick Thomas, this book offers specific strategies for beginning a church with no members, no … Read More
How abiding in Christ produces an abundant ministry
Average. Mediocre. Run-of-the-mill. These are not the terms we want applied to our lives or our work. But, despite the fact that average is not your goal, is it your current reality? This 3-part series focuses on what it means to become a Renegade Pastor by equipping you to abandon average in your life and ministry. We will challenge you … Read More
Happy Easter – how can I pray for you this weekend?
Hey, it’s almost here . . . this Sunday is the Big Day! And on this Good Friday, I wanted to take a moment to wish you and your family a BIG Happy Easter. Without a doubt, this weekend has the potential to be the biggest and best Easter yet! I would love to pray specifically for your service this … Read More
Easter gift for you – Download At the Cross on Kindle for FREE
Easter is just 3 days away (!) and in honor of this Holy Week I have a special gift for you that you can also share with your people if you act fast. FREE ON KINDLE – ONLY THRU THIS SUNDAY I’m giving away my Easter book, Kindle edition for FREE right now. My 96-page book, At the Cross: With … Read More
FREE E-book: What You Should Measure at Your Church (Countdown to Easter)
“What gets measured gets done,” but what do you measure each week at your church? Just as you stay (or should stay) on top of the numbers that gauge your health, eg. blood pressure levels, weight and height — the same is true when gauging the health of your church. The numbers are blinking indicators that let you know if … Read More
Asking the Tough Questions About Your Preaching
Does your congregation remember what you preached last Sunday? How about the Sunday before that? I don’t want to burst your bubble, but numerous studies over the years have shown that people forget the majority of the information they hear from a communicator within 24 hours. Chances are, every message you work so hard to prepare and then deliver with … Read More
FREE E-book: 9 Steps to Double the Effectiveness of Your Preaching (Countdown to Easter)
Preaching is personal, right? I mean, we all wrestle with a bit of ego when it comes to our preaching skills and the impact they have each week. We adopt the “If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it,” mindset when in reality we are ALL works in progress and have gaps and bad habits in our preaching that we’re often … Read More