Since we planted The Journey and especially since my book Launch: Starting a New Church from Scratch came out, I’ve gotten a lot of inquiries and questions about what’s involved in starting a new church. One of the more frequently asked questions is about Demographics. It’s normally asked something like this: “I know I need to learn more about the … Read More
There’s No Such Thing – A Saturday Quote
“There is no such thing as a minor lapse of integrity.” — Tom Peters, Author
Can I Help You Read More This Year?
Well, now they’ve done it! For years one of the frequently asked questions in my coaching networks has been “How can I read more?” And for years I’ve been able to quietly give a tip or two in passing and move on, but now… The team here at Church Leader Insights has twisted my arm and convinced me to share … Read More
A Record-Breaking Big Day Report!
I‘ve found that February is one of the best times each year to reach new people, so ’tis the season for Big Days! I just received a great report from Jamey Stuart, Senior Pastor of Believers Church in Chesapeake, Virginia. Jamey is a two-time coaching alumni, an advanced coaching grad and one of our great CLI-certified trainers – he gave … Read More
Free Growth Barrier Resource – Today Only!
I am convinced that right now is the best time to grow a church. People are most open to the Gospel in times of tension, trouble and transition — and there’s plenty of each going around! So, I’m excited about the potential for growth over this next year and I want to help you break your next growth barrier this … Read More
A Good Marriage – A Saturday Quote
“A good marriage is when you’re married not to someone you can live with, but to someone you really cannot live without.” — Dr. Howard Hendricks, Professor, Dallas Theological Seminary
Have You Seen ‘The Shark Tank’?
Like Tim Ferriss in his book The Four Hour Work Week, I think a little TV for relaxation is OK (24 anyone?). But every once in a while there’s a show that is entertaining and instructive. Here’s one: The Shark Tank During this one hour show entrepreneurs make sales pitches to a group of investors and either walk away with … Read More
NEW PODCAST – Interview with Perry Noble
Don’t miss this month’s Church Leader Insights Podcast, where I interview Perry Noble, Senior Pastor of NewSpring Church in Anderson, SC, about leadership, stewardship and moral integrity. In this special podcast, you will actually get an ‘inside look’ into my current TeleCoaching Network for Senior Pastors where participants had the chance to hear from Perry… now, you do too. Click … Read More
You’ve Been Lied To…
Do you know what? I’m sick and tired of hearing everyone tell me why right now is such a bad season for the local church . . . whether its the constant news about the economy or the uncertain mood of our nation or you name it. Everybody seems to be telling us pastors that we should just ‘hunker down’ … Read More
Guerrilla Lovers? Vince Antonucci Stops By Today
Today I’m excited to be part of the blog tour for Vince Antonucci and his new book, “Guerrilla Lovers: Changing the World with Revolutionary Compassion” (along with a bunch of free resources for pastors, guerrilla assignments, and more at www.guerrillalovers.com). Vince is a church planter and pastor, and so he knows about fundraising and teaching about money… So Vince, one … Read More