On Singular Ambition

“I would rather win souls than be the greatest king or emperor on earth; I would rather win souls than be the greatest general that ever commanded an army; I would rather win souls than be the greatest poet, or novelist, or literary man who ever walked the earth. My one ambition in life is to win as many as possible.” -R.A. Torrey (January 28, 1856 – … Read More


Nelson SearcyLeadership, Ministry

The 7 Commitments of a Renegade Pastor

Your life is shaped by the commitments you choose to make. As you refine your commitments, you shape the contours of your future. When it comes to abandoning average and beginning to live the no-holds-barred life of a renegade, there are seven essential commitments you must make in order to put and keep yourself on the right path. Here is … Read More


Nelson SearcyLeadership, Ministry

Working Together for God’s Purpose

“It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow. The one who plants and the one who waters work together with the same purpose. And both will be rewarded for their own hard work.” – 1 Corinthians 3:7-8 (NLT)


Nelson SearcyLeadership, Ministry, Preaching

To Be Right with God

“Preaching a man a sermon with a broken head and telling him to be right with God is equal to telling a man with a broken leg to get up and run a race.” – Richard Baxter (November 12, 1615 – December 8, 1691), English Puritan church leader and theologian


Nelson SearcyLeadership, Ministry

In God’s Hands

“I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess.” – Martin Luther (November 10, 1483 – February 18, 1546), The Great Reformer 


Nelson SearcyLeadership, Ministry

Wimber on Reaching the Lost

“If you want to reach the lost, get outside the walls of the Church. Evangelism is at its best when everyday Christians take the risk to share their story, as well as His.” – John Wimber (February 25, 1934 – November 17, 1997), American pastor and driving force of the Vineyard movement


Nelson SearcyLeadership, Ministry

Free Webinar with Lance Witt: Simplicity Isn’t So Simple – Live via Zoom Thursday

I’d like to invite you to join me THIS Thursday for a timely FREE online training that will help you de-clutter your life and ministry. Because a growing number of pastors are feeling worn out, overwhelmed and over-scheduled. Ever-increasing demands on pastors coupled with a new post-Covid reality often result in little margin for the pastoral priorities that matter most. … Read More


Sandra OlivieriLeadership, Ministry, Strategy, Stress Management, Uncategorized

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Why Assimilate?

“Assimilation leads to life transformation by giving people the means and opportunity to become maturing followers of Christ. In broad terms, assimilation can be defined as the process used to encourage your first-time guests to continue coming back until they see and understand God’s power, accept Jesus as Savior, and commit themselves to the local church through leadership.”     … Read More


Nelson SearcyAssimilation, Leadership, Ministry