Starts Tuesday: The Renegade Pastors Virtual Conference with Nelson Searcy, Ken Boa, Elmer Towns and more. Hurry, six seats left.

Time’s running out to save your spot for next week’s ultimate pastor leadership event: the 2022 Renegade Pastors Conference. You can still save with Advance Registration rates, but only while spots are still available. Registration will close soon for this 3-day online event — Tuesday, March 15 – Thursday, March 17 — focused on equipping YOU to abandon average! Plus … Read More


Sandra OlivieriBooks, Church Growth, Church Systems, Health, Leadership, Ministry, Strategy

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Wesley On Doing Good

“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” – John Wesley (June 28 or June 17, 1703 – March 2, 1791) devout Anglican who remained in … Read More


Nelson SearcyLeadership, Ministry

Free E-book: Is a Post-Coronavirus Revival Possible?

We’re living and pastoring through a tragic time. But I also believe that this could become one of the finest hours for the church. In fact, if God moves, and the church responds appropriately, we could see the largest revival of our lifetime! In case you missed it, I have put together the very first version of a new whitepaper on: – WHY we … Read More


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Virtual Pastor Leadership Event Just 2 Weeks Away (Registration Closing Soon)

Final spots are filling up now for our next big pastor leadership event: the 2022 Renegade Pastors Conference. You can still save with Advance Registration rates, but only while spots are still available. Registration will close soon for this 3-day online event — Tuesday, March 15 – Thursday, March 17 — focused on equipping YOU to abandon average! Plus no … Read More


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Managing Stress Monday: Loneliness is a Ministry Killer

There is little doubt that loneliness is one of the biggest problems facing pastors today. Every survey reports that most pastors experience this emotion, often on a regular basis. This may sound strange to many people. After all, aren’t we pastors surrounded by people for large portions of our ministry? We lead groups, we preach, we meet with staff and … Read More


Nelson SearcyHealth, Leadership, Ministry

McIntosh on the Concerns of the Unchurched

“Most unchurched people aren’t walking down the streets of your community thinking about the eternal destiny of their soul. But they are thinking about something, usually something of immediate concern or interest: their jobs, relationships, health, kids, finances, hobbies.” – Dr. Gary L. McIntosh, internationally known professor of Christian Ministry and Leadership combining a thorough knowledge of how churches grow … Read More


Nelson SearcyLeadership, Ministry

Top 50 Leadership Books of All Time (#39 – #37)

We’re continuing our series of my top 50 recommended leadership books for pastors. High-achieving pastors know that “Leaders are Readers,” and books have the ability to expand your leadership and your ministry in unique ways. Here are books #39 – #37. They are shown in no particular order — just pick one to start with and you’ll soon discover practical, … Read More


Nelson SearcyLeadership, Ministry

Remembering Billy Graham today (free ministry gifts for you)

Today marks the anniversary of Billy Graham’s death. So today we are remembering the life and legacy of the 20th century’s greatest evangelist. And I have two free gifts for you that celebrate Graham’s impact and guide you in your own ministry (below). As he did for many, he impacted me in profound ways. In 1989, his book Peace with God was … Read More


Sandra OlivieriChurch Growth, Evangelism, Leadership, Ministry, Preaching

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