“No scene in sacred history ever gladdens the soul like the scene on Calvary. Nowhere does the soul find such consolation as on that very spot where misery reigned, where woe triumphed, where agony reached its climax.” – Charles Spurgeon
Lessons from The Difference Maker – Easter Opportunity
“Easter provides you with an incredible opportunity to invite someone to church with you. Most people on your list will join you without hesitation for an Easter service. Plus, this is a great time to extend an invitation to those hard cases in your life – the ones who would likely…decline your offer any other time of year.” – Nelson … Read More
HALF OFF Easter Sermon Sale
Counting down to Easter, and in early celebration I have a special opportunity for you – available today through Monday only . . . HALF OFF ALL SERMON DOWNLOADS! Take advantage of this Easter Sermon Sale – the more you grab, the more you save! These resources will cut down on your preaching planning time dramatically. Every sermon series includes … Read More
Only 48 spots left! NEW book writing event at Disney
Have you signed up yet for my new How to Write Your First Book Workshop? There’s limited space – and now less than 48 spots left – but you can still get in this week plus save $500.00 if you act quickly. You know you’ve always dreamed of writing a book. Let me help you do it. You’re invited to join me … Read More
Small Changes = BIG Assimilation Impact (New Resource)
Can you think back to when you entered a church for the first time? It can be an intimidating situation — not knowing where to park, where to go, who you will meet, how you will be welcomed, essentially what to expect from start to finish. So the challenge all of us face as church leaders – you have people … Read More
Monday is for Follow-Up: Caring about the numbers
“I’m sure you know what the critics think: To those of us who advocate healthy, growing churches, it’s all about the numbers, right? Well, the critics are right to an extent: We do care about numbers! Why? Because each number represents a life. In a properly facilitated Assimilation System, the number of new members you have is a reflection of … Read More
On Making a Minister
“None but He who made the world can make a Minister of the Gospel.” –John Newton, clergyman and author of the hymn “Amazing Grace”
Just $1 – My proven Assimilation book – Fusion
This Palm Sunday, people will visit your church for the first time. And on Easter Sunday, God will prompt even more – blessing His church with an even bigger turnout! Are you doing all you can to accept and honor His blessing? By tweaking your Assimilation System in the right way, you can infuse your church with new life! I’ve … Read More
Lessons from The Difference Maker – The Power of a Testimony
“God has done a magnificent work in your life so he can use you as an example to help others believe. Don’t undermine his purposes by keeping your story to yourself.” – Nelson Searcy The above quote is from p. 57 of The Difference Maker: Using Your Everyday Life for Eternal Impact. Click here to learn more about the new … Read More
Keep Your Brain Larger with Exercise
The following guest post comes to us from the Brain & Spine Team at Cleveland Clinic. We all know that eating well and exercising consistently can help us achieve the best health possible now. But exercise at mid-life might result in more than bigger biceps — it could mean maintaining our brain size as we age. A recent study published … Read More