I just found out that the Church Leader Insights blog (yep, this one you’re reading right now) made the list of the Top 200 Church Leader Blogs by Kent Shaffer! In fact, we ranked a very respectable #103 on the list. So I want to say a big THANK YOU to all of you who read the blog regularly and … Read More
Live Debt Free – Pastor’s Financial Life: Part 2 of 5
Yesterday, I talked about four financial commitments I’ve made and that I’m challenging you to make. Today, let’s examine Commitment #1: 1. The commitment to be DEBT FREE for the rest of my life. In 2002, just after Kelley and I had started The Journey Church, we were surprised to discover that we had over $16,000 in credit card and … Read More
Monday Proflections – October 6, 2008
A busy but fun week coming up – here’s what’s happening that may be of interest to you: Monday – I don’t normally sleep in on Monday’s but today is the exception. Kelley and Alexander are away visiting the grandparents and my first meeting isn’t until 10:30am. I’ll be the guy with bed head around the office! Tuesday – Watch … Read More
#37
Today I’m 37 years old! When I show up to speak at conferences, people who have never met me except via audio or books always think I’m much older than I am. I’m never sure if that’s a good thing or not! Hopefully when I’m 87 people will think I’m younger than I am! On Wednesday, Kelley and I celebrated … Read More
3rd Quarter Giving Statements
It’s October 2 so its time to start thinking about your 3rd Quarter Giving Statements. I haven’t written our third quarter letter yet but I will post it here as soon as I do (for a sample of my 2nd Quarter Giving Letter click here). The obvious issue to address in the letter is the ecomony. My letter will be … Read More
Catalyst Dessert Anyone?
Are you going to Catalyst next week in Atlanta? I’ll be there with Kerrick, the Journey Teaching Team and the CLI staff. On Thursday, October 9, I’d like to invite you to a special Church Leader Insights Dessert at 7:00pm at 12 Stone Church! The church is just a few turns and couple of miles from Catalyst. Can you join … Read More
Top Posts for September 2008
Blog readership for September increased by over 25% – mainly thanks to your links and some positive press in the Rick Warren Ministry ToolBox. Here’s the most popular posts for the month (in case you missed them): The “One Month” Perspective Successful Church Planters Must Be Able to Recruit a Worship Leader Where There’s Slack There’s Lack – Part 8 … Read More
Monday Proflections – September 29, 2008
Here’s what’s happening with Church Leader Insights and me this week that may be of interest to you: Monday – I’ll be in the Journey office all morning and then I’m flying to Atlanta. I’ll be doing a recording the Catalyst folks tonight. Are you going to Catalyst next week? If so, I’d like to buy you dessert on Thursday … Read More
Friday Catch-All (Coaching Networks, Stewardship Seminars and Friends)
Here are some quick hits on things I wanted to cover this week in the blog but didn’t get to: Bob Franquiz is working with me to start a new Church Planters Coaching Network. Click here to learn more and be added to the wait list. Terry Mahan, Founding Pastor of The Fathers House Church in Lakeland, FL is teaching … Read More