Today is the LAST DAY for your opportunity to save big AND get ahead on your preaching calendar for next year! Last week we had our largest-ever Planning Your 2016 Preaching Calendar webinar. Since so many of you are now in the middle of planning your sermons for 2016, I wanted to give you another boost with an early Thanksgiving gift: … Read More
FLASH SALE – All Sermon Series HALF-OFF!
Right now is your opportunity to save big AND get ahead on your preaching calendar for next year! Last week we had our largest-ever Planning Your 2016 Preaching Calendar webinar. Since so many of you are now in the middle of planning your sermons for 2016, I wanted to give you another boost with an early Thanksgiving gift: Half Off … Read More
$14 Two Day Sale – Break the cycle of week-to-week preaching planning
I recently surveyed a group of senior pastors to find out, “How far in advance do you plan your preaching?” Any guesses on the results? Not surprisingly – over half are living week to week. And only 10% are planning more than 4 months out. Well it’s time to stop the unnecessary weekly stress! There is a much better way. If … Read More
Starts today – ALL NEW free 2016 Preaching Calendar Webinar!
As a multi-site pastor preaching over 40 times a year, I know the weekly grind of preaching week in and week out. I’d like to walk you month-by-month through the specifics of the 2016 calendar to help you plan your preaching in advance! This valuable 90-minute training will literally: Save you HOURS of planning time Help you relieve stress Increase … Read More
Take the 30 Day No Cursing Challenge
How often do you think about the words you use every day? 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. My hope is that you will take a close look and uncover the power of language to transform … Read More
How going to church benefits brain and body
Today’s guest post comes to us from Charles Stone. Dr. Stone is Lead Pastor at West Park Church and founder of StoneWell Ministries. He is an award winning author and enjoys helping churches and pastors achieve their fullest potential. As a committed follower of Jesus, I’ve gone to church literally my whole life. My parents took me when I was a kid. … Read More
John Wesley and His Top 10 Tips for a Healthy Life
The following post is from my good friend and John Wesley authority, Dr Bob Whitesel. Bob serves as Professor of Christian Ministry and Missional Leadership for Wesley Seminary and holds two doctorates from Fuller Theological Seminary. He currently serves as president of the Great Commission Research Network as well as a board member for The Society of Church Consulting. John Wesley … Read More
Pastors Take a Stand for Health and Wellness at Wisconsin Book Event
My friend and co-author, Steve Reynolds, is traveling the country to celebrate the launch of our new book, The Healthy Renegade Pastor. Just last week he was leading free launch parties in the Western Ohio, Chicago and Madison, Wisconsin areas. All three events were hosted by members of my Advanced Coaching Netowrk. Yesterday I shared photos from the first two events – below is an … Read More
Pastors Take a Stand for Health and Wellness at Local Book Events
My friend and co-author, Steve Reynolds, is traveling the country to celebrate the launch of our new book, The Healthy Renegade Pastor. Just last week he was leading free launch parties in the Western Ohio, Chicago and Madison, Wisconsin areas. In today’s post I’ll share photos from the first two events (check back tomorrow for the update on Wisconsin). All three events were hosted by members … Read More
Leading a meeting the RIGHT way – what they didn’t teach you in seminary
Tell me honestly – how does it make you feel when you hear those three little words: “Can we meet?” If your first reaction is to make an excuse and run – you are NOT alone. There are three reasons why pastors avoid leading meetings at all costs. Do any of these sound familiar? “I’m too busy and my team … Read More