“The 96-Hour Snail-Mail Response is something every church can do. By Thursday afternoon of the week they visited, you should have a personal note in the hands of every person who provided you with a mailing address. If you are in an email-literate culture, this will follow the 36-hour Email. If not, this is your post-weekend starting point.” – Nelson Searcy … Read More
George Whitefield on Timely Evangelism
“God forbid that I should travel with anybody a quarter of an hour without speaking of Christ to them.” -George Whitefield
ENDS TODAY: $49 Sale – Church Growth Principles of John Wesley
Though John Wesley lived more than 300 years ago, when we look closer at Wesley’s story, it’s clear how similar his situation was to ours – and how applicable his leadership principles are to ministry TODAY. In his day, there was also a great anti-Christian movement. There was a great need for renewal and revival. There was a need for structure and organization in order … Read More
ENDS TOMORROW – Super Early Bird rate for Systems Boot Camp
I know with the short week you’re also short of time so I’ll be quick – Space is filling up for my next big event, the All-New Church Systems Check-up and Boot Camp, and the Super Early Bird rate ends TOMORROW, Friday, June 3! We’re back at Walt Disney World on Wednesday, July 20 through Friday, July 22 for three days of the most practical, proven, … Read More
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This Sunday is a “Big Day” at The Journey. We’re praying and preparing for first-time guests this Sunday as we kick off a brand new message series “God on Film.” As we prepare at The Journey, I want to help you plan and prepare to reach more people this Summer too. That’s why this week you can pick up one … Read More
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I’d like to help you accelerate your growth – both personally and pastorally – by giving you THREE of my best-selling resources today for the price of one ($149.95 value)! This powerful pack of resources will give you new tools and strategies to reach more people for Christ, accelerate your leadership growth for maximum impact AND cooperate with God to grow your church! It’s … Read More
Monday is for Follow-up: The 36-Hour Email Response
“Within a day and a half after their visit, each and every one of your first-time guests should receive an email that (1) thanks them for attending and (2) invites them to come back. Make sure you do both of those things. Too often, churches thank their guests for attending but fail to give them a direct invitation back.” – Nelson … Read More
Hudson Taylor on Remembering God’s Power
“Many Christians estimate difficulty in the light of their own resources, and thus they attempt very little and they always fail. All giants have been weak men who did great things for God because they reckoned on His power and presence to be with them.” – James Hudson Taylor
Memorial Day Sale: Leadership Lessons from John Wesley
Hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend, as we celebrate those who serve our country. I was reminded that this week in 1738, John Wesley had his salvation experience. Wesley has described that moment as: “I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone for salvation.” He would go on to start a Christian … Read More
Lessons from The Difference Maker: Extend an Invitation
“The number one reason people attend church for the first time – that is, the number one reason people step into an environment where they can hear the truth about Jesus proclaimed – is because someone they respect invited them. Be that someone.” – Nelson Searcy The above quote is from p. 28 of The Difference Maker: Using Your Everyday Life … Read More