Personally I’m taking a few days off this week but I’ve got some great blog posts scheduled so keep checking back here daily. I would call my time off this week ‘vacation’ but its really not. Kelley and I are renovating our apartment. OK, ‘renovating’ is a strong word as we aren’t knocking out any walls but we are doing … Read More
Members Reception Today
Today I’m hosting a brief reception for members after each of our services. It will be a 30 minute reception where I cast vision for the fall and provide key updates to our members. The basic purpose for this is similar to the Newcomers Reception (which I wrote about here) but the focus is on members. Since last year I’ve … Read More
Saturday Quote – Perseverance
“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.” — Walter Elliott, American Roman Catholic Priest and Missionary
10 Reasons to Invite People to Follow Jesus Every Week
Friday is for friends and today’s friend is Craig Groeschel from LifeChurch.tv He had two great posts this week that tackle the same subject from two different angles. Here’s the posts: 10 Reasons to Invite People to Follow Christ Every Week At Church from LifeChurch.tv : swerve by Craig Groeschel 1. Someone may be at church only once. 2. The … Read More
Have You Called Your Office Lately?
Here’s a great exercise… call your church office with a basic question like “what time are your services?” Or better yet, have a have friend do it. Then, sit back and see what happens. Are you able to reach a live person? If so, is the greeting friendly? Do they know how to transfer a call? Does the person answering … Read More
Where There’s Slack There’s Lack – Part 6 of 8
SYSTEM #6: THE STEWARDSHIP SYSTEM Wednesday has rolled around again! Time for the weekly installation of our eight-part “Where There’s Slack There’s Lack” series. I’m particularly excited about the system we are looking at today. It’s a crucial system and one that’s surrounded by a lot of questions and misconceptions… Have you ever had a hard time getting new believers … Read More
Church Growth Hero: Bob Whitesel
I recently had the opportunity to teach a special week long graduate class for Dr. Bob Whitesel. If you aren’t familiar with Bob, here’s what I consider his three best books to date: Dr. Bob is one of the best church growth thinkers of our generation. I had a blast spending four days with some really sharp students but I … Read More
Monday Proflections, August 18, 2008
Here’s what’s happening with Church Leader Insights and me this week that may be of interest to you. Monday – I’m taking a day of vacation today and a few days early next week…a few last minute days off before the rush of the fall. We have a great team at The Journey and sometimes I think they do better … Read More
Sunday Friend – Greg Rohlinger
One of the highlights of my trip to Phoenix last week was hanging with Greg Rohlinger. I’ve known Greg since 2002 and every time we are together he stretches me and encourages me. He’s the real deal. I was also impressed that he sent 20 people to my Fusion seminar last Thursday but I was even more impressed that he … Read More
How to Solve Any Problem – A Saturday Quote
“To solve any problem, here are three questions to ask yourself: First, what could I do? Second, what could I read? And third, who could I ask?“ — Jim Rohn: Motivational speaker, author