“Church growth follows where the lost are not merely found but restored to normal life in the fold — though it may be a life they have never consciously known. Faithfulness in ‘folding and feeding’ – which unfortunately has come to be called by such a dry, superficial term as ‘follow-up’ – is essential to lasting church expansion.” – Donald … Read More
My secrets to reading more – online this Thursday
Full confession: I wasn’t always the voracious reader that I am today, averaging 5-7 books a week. I certainly didn’t grow up with a love for reading. In fact, I never even completed a book from start to finish prior to age 17! I do like to say that “God gave me a passion to read” and while that’s true, … Read More
Pastor of Groups & Teaching Pastor Position Now Available @ The Journey Church NYC
The Journey is currently looking for an “A” player to fill the role of Pastor of Groups & Teaching Pastor at our NYC campus in Manhattan. We are looking for an experienced, go-getter who is ready to live in NYC, serve in a growing, young church and make a tremendous impact for Jesus. This is a great position . . … Read More
Q&A: Welcoming and following up with first-time guests
Today we’re revisiting one of the foundational church systems, Assimilation, and answering a few of the most common questions. Improving this system is the fastest way for your church to grow — especially coming out of a pandemic — so any time you invest here will reap great rewards later. Q: WHERE DO YOU START WHEN THERE IS NOTHING IN … Read More
We are Hiring – Use Your Design Skills to Serve God
Church Leader Insights is looking to hire a graphic designer to further God’s mission in equipping pastors and church leaders. The position is available as a “work from anywhere, project by project basis” or a more traditional in-office part-time basis in Boca Raton, FL with the potential to go full-time. Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator is needed. … Read More
Maximize Your Church by Maximizing Your Systems
We all use systems to help us accomplish our objectives every day. Think about the system you have for getting dressed in the morning. You don’t put on your deodorant until you get out of the shower. You drink your coffee before you brush your teeth. Right? There’s a system to the way you prepare yourself for the day that … Read More
Practical help for solo pastors – online this Thursday
Spots are filling up for a special online event THIS Thursday, April 20…I’ll be interviewing Dr. Gary McIntosh about his new book The Solo Pastor: Understanding and Overcoming the Challenges of Leading a Church Alone. Gary is a professor, church consultant and former solo pastor who knows that leading a church alone is challenging and demanding. He wrote this book to … Read More
Assimilation = Life Transformation
Did you have any first-time guests at your church this past Easter weekend? How many guests have you had in the last month? Over the last year? Each of those guests was a gift to you from God. Did your response show your appreciation? Did you have a plan in place to integrate them into the life of your church? … Read More
We are Hiring – Use Your Design Skills to Serve God
Church Leader Insights is looking to hire a graphic designer to further God’s mission in equipping pastors and church leaders. The position is available as a “work from anywhere, project by project basis” or a more traditional in-office part-time basis in Boca Raton, FL with the potential to go full-time. Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator is needed. … Read More
Happy Easter – how can I pray for you?
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 Sunday. Feel free … Read More