I just heard a secret about Craig Groeschel….want to know what it is? A LifeChurch.tv insider (who will remain unnamed so he doesn’t get in trouble) told me this secret. I think you can trust the source. I even checked with another person to confirm it. (I hope you don’t think I’m passing along gossip.) Ready? At a recent meeting … Read More
Break the Summer Giving Slump with a Mid Year Giving Statement (plus a free download of my letter)
If you’ve listened to my Stewardship Seminar then you know that I’m a fan of quarterly giving statements. The IRS only requires that you send “Giving Statements” once a year (in January) to everyone who has given financially to your church but I recommend you do it four times a year. Even if you can’t send giving statements four times … Read More
Executive Pastor Coaching – Last Call for Applications
This Thursday, Kerrick Thomas, The Journey’s Executive Pastor, will be starting an 8-month Executive Pastor Tele-Coaching Network. I worked with him to design the network, which will tackle the 8 unique challenges for an Executive Pastor (they include, the systems challenge; the staffing challenge; the senior pastor challenge, etc.). This is a great opportunity for Executive Pastors or those who … Read More
Monday Proflections July 7, 2008
I’m looking forward to the upcoming week. Here’s what’s happening with me and Church Leader Insights plus a free resource that may be of interest to you: Monday – I’ll be in the office all day for the usual round of meetings. One of the highlights for me is the Sunday debrief. Here’s a free podcast that Jason and I … Read More
Two Saturday Communication Quotes
“By all means, show don’t tell . . . reveal your personality . . . be the message rather than narrating it, but above all, be authentic.” – Dr. Frank Luntz, author, Words that Work “A great line isn’t spoken, it is delivered.” – Jack Klugman, actor Is it possible to replace the word ‘line’ with the word ‘sermon’ in … Read More
Words that Work – Part 4 of 4
Happy Independence day to everyone here in the US! Today, I wrap up my four part communication series based on the excellent book Words that Work by Frank Luntz with this selection where Luntz quotes the famous novelist George Orwell. George Orwell language rules: 1. Never use a metaphor, simile, or other figure of speech which you are used to … Read More
Words that Work – Part 3 of 4
On Tuesday, I started a series of lessons from the book Words that Work by Frank Luntz by giving you his first four rules of communication. Here are rules five through nine: Rule Five…Novelty: Offer Something New Words that work often involve a new definition of an old idea. (In preaching the goal is not to have a ‘new idea’ … Read More
Words that Work – Part 2 of 4
Here are some more insights on communication from the book Words that Work by Frank Luntz… Take a look at a few of my favorite quotes from the book: “It’s not what you say, it’s what people hear.” “The key to successful communication is to take the imaginative leap of stuffing yourself right into your listener’s shoes to know what … Read More
Words that Work – Part 1 of 4
Today I’m starting a four part communication series on lessons I have learned from the book WORDS THAT WORK by Frank Luntz. Although this book is about two years old (a revised updated paperback version is scheduled for release next month), it’s one of the best I’ve read on the topic of communication. While it focuses on political and corporate … Read More
Monday Proflections – June 30, 2008
It’s the week of July 4th and a vacation time for many people. I’m even taking a few days later in the week so it’s a pretty relaxed week, but here’s what’s going on that may be of interest to you: Monday – In our various staff meetings today, we are continuing our discussion of ‘how to wow’ – I … Read More