Have you ever been so busy… so overwhelmed… so under pressure in ministry that you’ve considered quitting? It happened to me 5 years ago, right after Nelson Searcy and I launched The Journey Church in South Florida… At this point I had been in ministry with Nelson at The Journey for nearly 10 years. I was no stranger to busy … Read More
“Reaching the Unchurched – Combating the Rise of the Nones”
Ephesians 6:12 tells us: “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” As a Pastor, you know that this struggle is real, especially when it comes to reaching the unchurched. That’s why I’m excited … Read More
BRAND-NEW Resource: The Power of a To Do List
I want to tell you about a new resource that I never planned to release. In fact, it all began when I invited Jason Hatley, long time Pastor with me at The Journey and the leader of our Worship Leader Coaching, to present at my Advanced Coaching Network (my highest level, invite-only network.) The topic: Personal and Staff Productivity. Almost … Read More
Join Me in Orlando for Boot Camp – Super Early Bird Extended!
Vince Lombardi walked into training camp into the Summer of 1961 and started by saying: “Gentlemen,” holding a football in his right hand, “this is a football.” He took nothing for granted. He began a tradition of starting from scratch, assuming that the players were blank slates who carried over no knowledge from the year before. What if you also … Read More
John Wimber on Empowering the Body of Christ
“I realized at a certain point in ministry I could either get a tent and have a great ministry, or empower, equip and release the Body of Christ to do it themselves. I chose the latter, as it was the Jesus model.” – John Wimber, evangelist, pastor and church planter
My Top Books on Leadership (FREE Copy)
With summer coming up, a question came up recently in my Advanced Coaching Network – “Hey Nelson, what are your recommended books to read on leadership?” So I quickly compiled the list but then I realized that this was just TOO valuable to keep hidden. So I’m happy to share this list with you today… Best Books on Leadership: Academic Edition … Read More
You’re Invited: Join Me for Systems Boot Camp – LIVE at Disney World!
I would like to extend a personal invitation for you to join me at the don’t-miss LIVE event of the year . . . my 5th annual Church Systems Check-Up and Bootcamp at beautiful Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, Wednesday, July 20th – Friday, July 22nd! This is THE event where I reveal the latest and most impactful lessons on each of the 8 systems … Read More
Limited Time! Scratch & Dent Sale – CD sets up to 80% off!
I’ve got some great news for you but here’s the context: I just finished up a big event last week in Orlando. As we were winding things down, I found out that we have some GREAT RESOURCES that were sent back to our warehouse. They look so lonely just sitting there. What to do? What to do? Well, these resources can’t help … Read More
BRAND NEW RESOURCE – 10 Ways to Increase Your Ministry Influence
Everyone in ministry knows that “leadership is influence.” In fact, influencing people is at the heart of what we do as church leaders. We see that through our preaching, through our writing, through our impact on the community. We fulfill our calling through influence. But the question is – do you know the steps you can take to INCREASE your influence? No matter what size … Read More
John Wesley on the Wholeness of His Calling
“I want the whole Christ for my Savior, the whole Bible for my book, the whole Church for my fellowship and the whole world for my mission field.” -John Wesley