Many of you have noticed the name of this blog (Renegade Pastor) and emailed me asking what that means. So I wanted to take a moment today to not only explain what it means to be a renegade pastor, but to encourage you to become a Renegade Pastor as well… Why be a Renegade Pastor? A renegade pastor is a … Read More
Bivocational Pastors and Coaching Networks
Each time I’m preparing to start a new Tele-Coaching Network for Senior Pastors (like the one that begins one week from today, on August 19) I receive questions from Bi-Vocational Pastors looking for coaching. I can definitely identify with pastors in that situation, so I took the time to address the idea of coaching for Bi-Vocational Pastors here on the … Read More
Is Coaching Only for Large Churches?
Because I have had the privilege of coaching the pastors of some large and fast-growing churches over the years, one of the Frequently Asked Questions about my Senior Pastor Tele-Coaching Network is: “Will this network will be helpful for a church our size?” The truth is, some of the best results I see from the network come from pastors of … Read More
Coaching Alumni Highlight – Mike McGown
I wanted to take a quick opportunity this morning to tell you about one of the pastors from my coaching network who are really doing great things for God’s Kingdom. Today, I want to share with you Mike McGown, Senior Pastor of Parkway Fellowship in Katy, TX (West Houston Area). In this short video testimony, you’ll hear how the network … Read More
Outrageous Tele-Coaching Testimony – Byron Beck
I recently asked for feedback on how God has blessed the churches represented in my current Tele-Coaching Network for Senior Pastors during their time in the network and I was flooded with stories. The most “outrageous outcome” came from Byron Beck, Senior Pastor of Fellowship General Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Here’s a video of him sharing the story: … 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
Coaching for Bi-Vocational Pastors
Just about any time I invite people to be a part of an upcoming Tele-Coaching Network for Senior Pastors (like the one that’s beginning soon), I get requests from Bi-Vocational Pastors to do “bi-vocational pastors coaching.” I have a huge heart for bi-vocational pastors in part because I can identify with the unique challenges you’re dealing with. I was bi-vocational … Read More
10 Ways to Break the 65 Barrier … and a FREE Resource
One tool that I find useful any time I go through any type of training (live, webinar, audio, book, etc.) is to write down my top 10 key learnings, and how I can apply them. I recently received an email from Dr. Kenneth Sesley where he shared his list with me. Kenneth is the Pastor of Kingdom Advancers Family Church … Read More
I’m So Pumped!
I am so pumped up that this is the week that my new Senior Pastor Tele-Coaching Network starts (on Thursday). I know that I’ve been talking a lot about this network and inviting you to apply, but here are 3 quick reasons why I am so pumped: I am a firm believer in the concept of “Learn and Return.” In … Read More
Coaching Alumni Highlight
This is it – my new Senior Pastor Tele-Coaching Network begins this Thursday (August 20) and I hope you are going to be a part of it. With that in mind, here’s today’s coaching alumni highlight: Terry Friesen was the Founding and Senior Pastor of Marsh Creek Church near Philadelphia, PA. He recently accepted the call as Senior Pastor at … Read More