I’m excited to announce that my newest book, Tongue Pierced: How the Words You Speak Transform the Life You Live is available for FREE for a limited time! This special get-the-word-out promotion is available TODAY and TOMORROW only – choose one of the links below to get your FREE e-copy: Amazon click here Barnes & Noble click here ChristianBook.com click here In … Read More
Watch Your Words – $1 Book Thanksgiving Special!
How often do you think about the words you use every day? What about during the holidays? This Thanksgiving and through the end of the year, you may have a few more (difficult) encounters with family and friends than you normally do. So I’d like to remind you about the power of words. Words can create our atmosphere, share our … Read More
McGavran Monday – Corporate Christianization
In honor of Dr. Gary McIntosh’s new biography of Donald McGavran, here’s today’s Monday moment: “In leading peoples to become Christian, the Church must aim to win individuals in their corporate life. The steady goal must be the Christianization of the entire fabric which is the people, or large enough parts of it that the social life of the individual … Read More
McGavran Monday – The Essential Task of Mission
In honor of Dr. Gary McIntosh’s new biography of Donald McGavran, here’s today’s Monday moment: “These good deeds must, of course, be done, and Christians will do them. I myself was doing many of them. But they must never replace the essential task of mission, discipling the peoples of Earth.” – Donald McGavran Secure your copy of the book at … Read More
Take the 30 Day No Cursing Challenge
How often do you think about the words you use every day? Words have the power to create our atmosphere, to shape our thinking, and determine our actions. Foul language, curses, and negative words have harmful consequences while well-chosen words bring life. My hope is that you will take a close look and uncover the power of language to transform … Read More
How going to church benefits brain and body
Today’s guest post comes to us from Charles Stone. Dr. Stone is Lead Pastor at West Park Church and founder of StoneWell Ministries. He is an award winning author and enjoys helping churches and pastors achieve their fullest potential. As a committed follower of Jesus, I’ve gone to church literally my whole life. My parents took me when I was a kid. … Read More
McGavran Monday – Finding and Folding
In honor of Dr. Gary McIntosh’s new biography of Donald McGavran, here’s today’s Monday moment: “Church growth follows where the lost are not merely found but restored to normal life within the fold – though it may be a life they have never consciously known.” – Donald McGavran Secure your copy of the book at 40% OFF plus insightful bonuses … Read More
My “Tongue Pierced” interview on FamilyLife radio show – Listen Online Now
Today you can catch my interview on FamilyLife Today radio with Dennis Rainey and co-host Bob Lepine. On the broadcast, titled “A Matter of Life and Death,” I talk about my new book Tongue Pierced: How the Words You Speak Transform the Life You Live, and go in-depth on the subject, including: – The power of the tongue and the ability … Read More
Get My Ignite Book for Only $1.99 – Plus Bonus Resources!
I’ve got some inside info from my publisher for you – today thru Monday, Nov. 2nd only, you can pick up the e-book (Kindle) edition of my book, Ignite: How to Spark Immediate Growth in Your Church, for only $1.99! You’ll save 87%! And as a special thank you for picking up the book today, you’ll also receive $183.00 in bonus resources … Read More
Missionaries & The Church Growth Movement
The following guest blog comes to us from my good friend Dr. Bob Whitesel. Bob serves as Professor of Christian Ministry and Missional Leadership for Wesley Seminary and holds two doctorates from Fuller Theological Seminary. He currently serves as president of the Great Commission Research Network as well as a board member for The Society of Church Consulting. “Effective Evangelism” was the … Read More