“As God brings first-time guests through our front doors, our prayerfully planned reciprocation can result in changed lives for the kingdom. God has set up the perfect win-win scenario. He is bringing us the new faces. Our responsibility is to show our gratitude and commitment by doing our part to turn those new faces into fully developing members.” … Read More
Just Released: Whisper by Mark Batterson
I’m excited to announce the release of Mark Batterson’s new book, Whisper. This New York Times Best-Selling author will also be joining me as a keynote speaker at our upcoming Renegade Pastors leadership conference in February 2018. Click here to learn more: www.RPConference.com The voice that spoke the cosmos into existence is the same voice that parted the Red sea, and … Read More
Fusion Fridays: Responding to Gifts from God
“How you respond when you’ve been given a gift – and what you do with the gift itself – proves just how much you really appreciate it. So, have you been given any gifts lately? Let me ask the question another way: Did you have any first-time guests at your church last week? God gives you and me the gifts … Read More
My Top 10 Recommended Martin Luther Books to Celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation (Part 2)
On Monday I shared the first 5 of my favorite books on, by or about Martin Luther and the Reformation that began on Oct 31, 1517. Here are the remaining 5 (note: in no particular order): – Martin Luther: Renegade and Prophet by Lyndal Roper – The Bondage of the Will by Martin Luther – … Read More
My Top 10 Recommended Martin Luther Books to Celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation (Part 1)
Here’s my favorite books on, by or about Martin Luther and the Reformation that began on October 31, 1517 (note: in no particular order): – Here I Stand by Roland Bainton – Table Talk by Martin Luther – The Heroic Boldness of Martin Luther by Steven Lawson – Theology of the Reformers … Read More
Keys to Worship Planning: Creative Meetings
“The best creative planning meetings happen when those in attendance know the series topic in advance and arrive with some ideas already formulated. When everyone comes prepared, the synergy in the room pushes the best ideas to the top and then makes them even better.” – Nelson Searcy and Jason Hatley The above … Read More
Read 1,000 Books a Year (yes, you can!)
Today’s guest post comes to us from Charles Chu for Quartz Media. Somebody once asked Warren Buffett about his secret to success. Buffett pointed to a stack of books and said, “Read 500 pages like this every day. That’s how knowledge works. It builds up, like compound interest. All of you can do it, but I guarantee not many of you … Read More
Keys to Worship Planning: Living Out the Transformation
“Teaching pastors must remember that intellectual knowledge is just the beginning of transformation. There must also be a clear call to repentance and, most importantly, the congealing inspiration of God. I don’t ever want people to walk out of church and simply think, ‘Huh. I learned something today.’ Instead, I want them to think ‘I want to live out … Read More
Kindle sale: $1.99 Renegade Pastor book
I’ve got some inside info from my publisher for you – today thru Monday, January 23rd only, you can pick up the e-book (Kindle) edition of my book, The Renegade Pastor: Abandoning Average in Your Life and Ministry, for only $1.99! You’ll save 87%! The Renegade Pastor will help you break out of the trap of average and pursue God’s best for … Read More
Congratulations Tuscaloosa… Pastors, not Football
This week, a group of like-minded pastors broke through to the next level in their health and wellness. Led by Steve Reynolds, co-author of The Healthy Renegade Pastor, they met at North River Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for a powerful FREE workshop and book launch party. These pastors now refuse to let their health and wellness get pushed further and further … Read More