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. How often do you think about the words you use every day? My hope is that you will take a closer look and uncover the power of language to transform … Read More
5 Ways Christians Must Handle Confrontation
Beliefnet has illustrated some of my tips on how Christians should resolve conflict – taken from my new book Tongue Pierced: How the Words You Speak Transform the Life You Live. Click here to see the 7-page gallery feature now. Or read on for a preview of the content: Follow God’s Lead – Make sure God is leading you to initiate … Read More
My NEW Book – Tongue Pierced (Plus Bonuses This Week!)
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. How often do you think about the words you use every day? My hope is that in the New Year you will take a closer look and uncover the power … Read More
Last Chance to get my Best Books of 2014 – FREE!
Time’s running out for you to get the Best Books of 2014 list FREE! These are the “Best Books of 2014!” (with a couple of Honorable Mentions too) – out of 318 books that I read this year! And it’s FREE for you – TODAY only! Why this list? Because I know that leaders are readers – and I’m going to do everything I can to … Read More
Video: Grant Wacker on Billy Graham’s Shaping of Modern America
I’m excited to share the video below with you featuring Grant Wacker, author and expert in American religion, delivering a moving presentation on Billy Graham. Wacker has a powerful book out on Graham entitled “America’s Pastor: Billy Graham and the Shaping of a Nation.” More on that below . . . This year I’ve narrowed down over 318 books … Read More
What are the best books of 2014 for Pastors?
I admit – it’s hard sometimes to find the perfect books to read as a Senior Pastor. Every year I read through hundreds of books – and that includes a lot of misses too! But you don’t have to guess if your next book is worth your time. I’m excited to share my recommendations with you for the best books … Read More
My Top 10 Books of 2014!
With year-end activities in full swing (9 days to Christmas!) I know you’re short on time so I’m about to save you a bunch . . . If you share my passion for reading, you know that for every hour you have to devote to a good book, there are hundreds of choices to fill that time! And this year … Read More
New Book Release! Tongue Pierced: How the Words You Speak Transform the Life You Live
I’m very happy to share the following press release with you from my publisher for my new book Tongue Pierced. It releases on January 1 but is available now for pre-order from your favorite online retailers including Amazon.com – click here to pre-order now. Mentor to pastors and bestselling author Nelson Searcy, releases Tongue Pierced: How the Words You Speak Transform … Read More
It’s BACK! My FREE List of Best Books of 2014 (So Far!)
Looks like we have quite a few readers out there! I’ve had a number of requests to bring back my free list of this year’s best books. This is the best of the best – what you should be reading now to maximize your leadership and your ministry. Normally you’d have to wait until the end of the year to … Read More
The Renegade Pastor – Abandon Average! New Hardcover Book – Just $1
As a leader you must continually position yourself for growth – the health of your ministry depends on it. And as a leader you bear full responsibility for that growth. Just like you can’t force the people in your church to grow, no one can force you. The choice to keep growing is yours – and yours alone. Attendance at … Read More