Happy Labor Day to everyone here in the states. Here’s what’s happening with CLI and me that may be of interest to you: Monday – Journey and CLI offices are closed. We worked and prepared follow-up for The Journey on Sunday so we could enjoy today. Hope you are taking some time to rest and enjoy family too. Tuesday – … Read More
Have You Called Your Office Lately?
Here’s a great exercise… call your church office with a basic question like “what time are your services?” Or better yet, have a have friend do it. Then, sit back and see what happens. Are you able to reach a live person? If so, is the greeting friendly? Do they know how to transfer a call? Does the person answering … Read More
Church Growth Hero: Bob Whitesel
I recently had the opportunity to teach a special week long graduate class for Dr. Bob Whitesel. If you aren’t familiar with Bob, here’s what I consider his three best books to date: Dr. Bob is one of the best church growth thinkers of our generation. I had a blast spending four days with some really sharp students but I … Read More
Monday Proflections August 11, 2008
Here’s what’s happening with Church Leader Insights and me this week that may be of interest to you: Monday – I’m in Phoenix this week. Good news, the high temps are only going to be 105. I was here the same week last year and the high temps were 110+! Tuesday – Watch your email for the August issue of … Read More
Monday Proflections – July 28, 2008
Here’s what’s happening with me and CLI that may be of interest to you this week: Monday – In addition to the usual follow-up from Sunday, I’ll be following-up with the 57 people who were baptized on Saturday at our Beach Baptism (see tomorrow’s post for our follow-up process). That’s a record for one of our beach events – God … Read More
A Saturday Leadership Quote: See the Future Before Others Do
“The future belongs to those who see possibilities before they become obvious. ” — John Sculley, Former CEO of Apple
100th Blog Post
This is my 100th Blog Post. When I started blogging on April 13, 2008, I was already late to the game….so I had a lot of catching up to do! Today over 1000 people read this blog each day (with gusts up to 5000) and I’m having a blast sharing content and observations with you. The bottom line: I’m committed … Read More
Monday Proflections – July 21, 2008
Here’s what’s happening with me and CLI this week that may be of interest to you. Busy week…. Monday – The CLI store has been down for maintenance all weekend and will be down for most of today. Updating software is always a pain but we had to upgrade in order to continue to serve you. You data is safe … Read More
The Price of Greatness
“The price of greatness is responsibility.” — Winston Churchill, Former British prime minister
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