In preparation for my upcoming Church Growth and Evangelism A-Z Workshop, I  am continuing to give you my top reasons of why you should study history.  

Over the next few weeks, I will give you reasons why studying history can make a direct and positive impact on your ministry!

Reason #2: 

Questions that you are asking today have already been asked and answered by people smarter than you in the past.

Think about that. The very same questions that you are asking today, the same issues that you are dealing with today, more than likely somebody in the past has already dealt with those questions and answered those questions.

For example, as I was prepping my call with Elmer Towns, I pulled out the 108 books that I have from Dr. Towns on my shelf.  I was reminded that Dr. Towns has written more than 108 books, in fact, he’s written 176 to date and working on a brand new encyclopedia on prayer and the scripture.

As I looked through those I was amazed at questions that I deal with today regarding the church– questions of growth, spiritual maturity, questions that come at me from Atheists… these were the same questions he was dealing with those in the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s.

People who are smarter than us have already asked and effectively answered the questions that you and I deal with today. 

Studying history teaches you discernment.  It makes you wise because you learn from others’ experience.

Be sure to watch for Part 3 next Tuesday!

You partner in ministry,

Nelson

P.S. Want to learn more history to help further your ministry?

Join me in Orlando for two days focused completely on church growth: Church Growth and Evangelism A-Z Workshop on October 30-31, 2013. 

At this workshop you will:

• Discover key principles from some of the greatest church-growth leaders and influences throughout history! 
• Learn EVERYTHING about Church Growth, from A-Z – every key leader, every flagship church, every church-growth principle (even those that didn’t work)
• Receive advice on practical next steps to implement in your church! 

Click here to register TODAY!  Hurry– Space is limited! 

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About Nelson Searcy

Nelson Searcy is an experienced church growth strategist, pastor, church planter and coach, consulting with churches around the world. As founder of Church Leader Insights and the Renegade Pastors Network, he has personally trained more than 3,500 church leaders in over 45 denominations through live events, seminars and monthly coaching. Nelson is also the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Journey Church, with locations across New York City and in Boca Raton, FL. Nelson and his church routinely appear on lists such as “The 50 Most Influential Churches” and “The 25 Most Innovative Leaders.” He is the author of over 100 church growth resources and 18+ books, including The Renegade Pastor: Abandoning Average in Your Life, Ministry and The Difference Maker: Using Your Everyday Life for Eternal Impact, and At the Cross with the People Who Were There. He and his wife, Kelley, have one son, Alexander.