This week I’m sharing some “Lessons Learned in 2008” from Tim Ferriss, one of my favorite authors and bloggers. Here’s another one: “It doesn’t matter how many people don’t get it. What matters is how many people do. If you have a strong informed opinion, don’t keep it to yourself. Try and help people and make the world a better … Read More
Lessons Learned Part 1 (Tim Ferriss)
One of my favorite blogs is from the author Tim Ferriss. Recently he had a great post on lessons learned in 2008. This week I’m going to share some of his thoughts: “One of the most universal causes of self-doubt and depression: trying to impress people you don’t like. Stressing to impress is fine, but do it for the right … Read More
Year End Questions – Part 4 of 4
Happy 2009! Here’s the fourth question I’m asking myself as I reflect on 2008 and prepare for a great 2009: Year End Question #4 What do I want to do ‘more of’ in 2009? As I reflect back on my good, my bad and my contribution in 2008 I find myself asking: what do I want to do more of … Read More
Year End Questions – Part 3 of 4
Here’s the third of my year end questions: Year End Question #3 What do I want to do ‘less of’ in 2009? As I reflect back on how I spent my time in 2008, it leads me to this question: what do I want to do less of in 2009? In years past, this question has led to radical changes … Read More
Year End Questions – Part 2 of 4
As mentioned yesterday, I I become reflective this time of year and like to set aside some time to look back over the previous year. I have a list of about 20 questions I ask myself this time of year and here’s the second one: Year End Question #2 What was my worst day at work in 2008? This question … Read More
Year End Questions – Part 1 of 4
Around this time of year, I become reflective and take some time to look back over the previous year (a year is long enough to move in the wrong direction, right?). I have a list of about 20 questions I ask myself this time of year. Over the next few days I’m going to share four of them. Here’s the … Read More
Year End Giving Email
About 1/3 of most parachurch ministry income comes in during the month of December. Often times we as church leaders miss this opportunity. Here’s an email I have going out to our church on Monday, December 29 – feel free to adapt it for your situation: Subject line: A courtesy reminder . . . (The Journey Church) This is a … Read More
Are You Reaching Non-Christians This Christmas? (Part 4)
This week, we’ve been thinking about how you can work with the natural surge that God has built into the Christmas season to influence those who don’t yet know Jesus. We started by making sure we are outwardly-focused this season. Then, we talked about how to increase the number of guests at our Christmas services. Yesterday, we learned how to … Read More
Are You Reaching Non-Christians This Christmas? (Part 3)
Yesterday, we learned how you can have more first-time guests than usual at your Christmas service. But what do you do with your guests once they arrive? How can you make them feel comfortable? Is there anything you can do now to make sure they’ll want to keep coming back to your church in the new year? Turning first-time guests … Read More
Are You Reaching Non-Christians This Christmas? (Part 2)
Welcome to Part 2 of the “Are You Reaching Non-Christians This Christmas?” mini-series. Yesterday, we talked about the importance of making sure your church is outwardly-focused, especially during the Christmas season. If you missed that post, you can check it out below. Now that you realize how important it is to focus your attention on non-believers this season, let’s jump … Read More