“Methods are many, principles are few. Methods may change but principles never do.” – Dr. Elmer Towns
Systems Boot Camp – Early Bird is 12 Days Away!
We all know Early Birds reap the rewards – and my Boot Camp is no exception. I don’t want you to miss this LIVE event, and miss out on the opportunity to truly transform your ministry. But I also don’t want you to miss out on savings of $300! (read on) If you’re serious about accelerating church growth this year, … Read More
McGavran on Goal Setting – A Saturday Quote
“Nothing focuses effort like setting a goal. As Christians seek to do effective evangelism, they need to set membership goals. This focuses their efforts on the main task.” – Dr. Donald McGavran
Do You Recognize These Church Diseases?
“Healthy churches build an immune system to resist disease. It is much more advisable to prevent an illness than to contract one and then have to cure it.” – Peter Wagner The following are a few of the most common diseases that infect churches. By recognizing some of the symptoms my hope is that we will turn to the Great … Read More
The Formula for Failure – A Saturday Quote
“I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure, which is: Try to please everybody.”– Herbert Swope, U.S. editor and journalist
Aspire to Be More – A Saturday Quote
“Aspire to be something more than the mass of church members. Lift up your cry to God and beseech him to fire you with a nobler ambition than that which possesses the common Christian; that you may be found faithful unto God at the last, and may win many crowns for your Lord and Master, Christ.” —Charles Spurgeon
10 Things Church Guests Never Want to Hear
As we gear up for summer first-time guests, here is a great reminder on what NOT to do in welcoming them, from Ben Reed, the small groups pastor at Long Hollow, a multi-site church in the Nashville, TN area. Our pastor isn’t normally this ________. We’re full. Sorry. What are you doing here? You can’t serve now … you’ve got … Read More
Upgrade Your Church’s Systems this Summer at Disney World!
I would like to invite you to join me at the don’t-miss LIVE event of the year – The Church Systems Check-Up and Bootcamp. The Church Systems Check-Up and Bootcamp is where we cover the latest learnings on each of the eight systems (Evangelism, Assimilation, Leadership, etc.) and focus on NEW areas of the systems that have never been addressed. This event is the … Read More
Last Chance – New FREE E-book : Secret to Maximum Church Growth! (It’s in your numbers)
Many pastors think there’s a secret to Church growth. Many wonder “why isn’t my church growing?” However, many churches are growing, but you just don’t realize it because you’re not tracking all the right numbers. Keeping track of attendance is just one way to determine church growth, but it’s not the only way. You have to track the right numbers … Read More
Strength in Numbers – What are yours?
When you know in your core that both you and God want your church to grow for His glory, nothing can stop you. However, other forces and growth barriers will do their best to hold you back! Being more aware of the overall health of your church will give you the data you need to reach your maximum full potential. … Read More