How’s your walk with God? Seriously, how are you growing in your relationship with God? Too many times as pastors, we find ourselves asking others that question without anyone asking or holding us accountable for our own spiritual growth. One of my mentors, Dr. Elmer Towns, has really challenged me in making sure that I’m growing in my relationship with … Read More
Senior Pastor Success Story – July’s Renegade Pastor of the Month
A Renegade Pastor is someone who has abandoned average in favor of excellence. He is a rebel with a purpose – someone who rises up against resistance, mediocrity and conformity. And he is a hard worker, but knows how to work efficiently and manage his time for maximum benefit. Today we’re celebrating our Renegade Pastors – with special accolades to … Read More
Treat First-Time Guests with “Raving Fan” Service
A first-time guest wants to feel respected and welcomed. He wants to know that you are happy he’s there, and that you are serious about making sure he has a good experience. The way you, your team, and your regular attenders treat him and his family will tell him most of what he needs to know. Sadly, a large majority … 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
What is a Renegade Pastor?
What exactly is a renegade pastor? A renegade is someone who has abandoned average in favor of excellence. He is a rebel with a purpose– someone who rises up against resistance, mediocrity, and conformity. A renegade is not a lawbreaker. He’s is not contrarian for contrarianism’s sake. He is not looking for a fight with other church leaders, but with … Read More
Celebrating an amazing Easter! Now what?
Easter Sunday is always such an amazing day. I hope you had as wonderful of an Easter service as The Journey did in all of our locations. God truly blessed us with so many gifts. The gifts are the people that walked through our doors for the first time yesterday. Now we get to show our faithfulness by following up … Read More
Introducing the Newest Author… YOU! Write Your First Book.
I once heard someone say that the average pastor writes to what is the equivalent of 3 best-selling novels a year (even the best author only writes one every couple of years.) What if you could take that sermon series and turn it into a book? Think of how great it would be to give that book to all of your … Read More
TWO NEW Bonuses – Test Drive My Renegade Pastors Network for Just $49
This week only you have an exclusive opportunity to test drive my Renegade Pastors Network for just $49. I’m so excited about the new BONUSES – two content-rich, church growth-focused newsletters – and I want you to experience these benefits right away. When you join today for HALF OFF your first month, you’ll immediately have access to these new resources … Read More
Make This Your BEST Year of Ministry – my FINAL Senior Pastor Tele-Coaching Network begins in 2 days!
This is the week I’ve been preparing for and looking forward to for months! My FINAL Senior Pastor Tele-Coaching Network begins THIS THURSDAY (February 28) and I’m pumped about the great group of Senior Pastors who are already signed up. I just want to give you a heads-up – there’s room for a few more Senior Pastors like you, but you must Apply … Read More
Jump-Start Your Church’s Growth Like this Pastor (NEW Coaching Network Starts in One Week)
I can’t tell you how excited I am about my FINAL 12-month Senior Pastor Tele-Coaching Network that begins ONE WEEK FROM TODAY (Thursday, February 28)! There’s still room for a few more pastors like you, who are committed to leading their churches to reach more people and make more disciples (click here to read more and apply now). I’m retiring … Read More