“The best executive is one who has sense enough to pick good people to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it.” – Theodore Roosevelt
30 Tips to Improve Your Memory
Today’s post comes to us from Paul Nowak, the founder of Iris Reading, the largest provider of speed-reading courses in North America. Some great insights here to improve our memories – which we rely on quite a bit as pastors! You may be surprised at some of the tips Paul recommends: Get plenty of sleep. Lack of rest will have a negative effect … Read More
How Do You Get So Much Done?
It’s not uncommon for someone to ask me at a conference or at one of my bootcamps, “How do you get so much done?” From books to resources to coaching networks to preaching 40+ times per year in my own pulpit, I am blessed with productivity but if I had to give a one-word answer to this common question, it … Read More
A Great Leader – A Saturday Quote
“No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself, or to get all the credit for doing it.” – Andrew Carnegie
Thanksgiving is for Delegation?
We can be thankful this week for our part in growing God’s Kingdom. But we can also be thankful that God does not expect us to do it all alone! In fact, he provides us with the ability to empower others to share in the blessings of your ministry. While we might all agree that we should delegate, most of … Read More
Ever said – I just can’t get it all done?
From time to time, the overwhelming demands of ministry have led each of us to say: I just can’t get it all done! Well, guess what: YOU aren’t supposed to be doing it all anyway! That’s right – God never expects you to get it all done…he wants you to get it done through others. Learning to delegate is your key to getting more … Read More
Top 10 Most Visited Pages on Church Websites
Today’s post was written by Rajeev Varatharajan, Founder of Fresh Aesthetics, a company who specializes in creating compelling websites for churches of all sizes. Some of the ministries he’s worked with are Hillsong, C3 Church Oxford Falls and Planetshakers. Unfortunately there is an incredible disconnect between what people want to do on church websites and how we design them. When we … Read More
Quotes of the Week – Best of Twitter
Ministry Tips from Nelson Top characteristic of the Pastors of growing churches: They are learners. Practice the Principle of Learn and Return: When you discover something that benefits the work of the Kingdom, share it with other leaders. You are not in competition with the other pastors in your area or in your denomination. You are on the same team … Read More
Preaching Calendar Webinar – Starts Today!
I still have space available for my brand new “Planning Your 2015 Preaching Calendar” and the first one is TODAY! I also have additional convenient times on Wednesday or Thursday. But don’t delay – space is limited and this is the only week this event is running! I don’t want you to miss out on this valuable training that will … Read More
The Art of Leadership – A Saturday Quote
“Leadership is the art of getting someone to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower