A Big Day an all-out push toward a single Sunday for the purpose of breaking the next growth barrier and setting an attendance record in order to reach as many people as possible for Jesus. Using Big Days is just a part of cooperating with God’s plan, and the way that God has worked all throughout history and will continue to work. … Read More
Monday is for Follow-up: First Time Gifts from God
“Gifts from God are given freely – and strategically – and God expects us to handle what we’ve been given with the same strategic care. First-time guests are extraordinary gifts full of unparalleled potential.” – Nelson Searcy (the above quote is from p. 27 of Fusion by Nelson Searcy) Are you ready for your first time gifts? You have people attending each week for … Read More
On Singular Ambition
“I would rather win souls than be the greatest king or emperor on earth; I would rather win souls than be the greatest general that ever commanded an army; I would rather win souls than be the greatest poet, or novelist, or literary man who ever walked the earth. My one ambition in life is to win as many as possible.” -R.A. Torrey, American evangelist
How’s Your Assimilation Process? Part 2
In yesterday’s blog post, I shared that Assimilation is one of those systems where a little bit of tweaking can reap BIG results. I posed some basic questions to help you evaluate your Assimilation process and promised to share four key areas that you can easily address to create a welcoming environment. One of the questions I asked yesterday in evaluating … Read More
How’s Your Assimilation Process?
With Easter coming up NOW is the time to evaluate your Assimilation process. Do you have one in place that will help you welcome twice as many first-time guests? Assimilation is one of those systems where a little bit of tweaking can reap BIG results. You don’t have to revamp or implement everything at once. With each small step you take, you’ll move … Read More
FREE – Top 3 Assimilation Mistakes Webinar
We’re just over 2 weeks away from Easter Sunday – and I want to help you reach more people than ever on this Big Day! Join me for a FREE webinar I’m leading called The Top 3 Assimilation Mistakes that will help you close the back door and connect more new people into your church. Choose from one of six convenient times in the … Read More
LAST CHANCE – 7 Secrets to Thriving on a Church Staff
If you’re looking to expand your influence as a staff pastor, I have exciting news for you! Over the past week, my team released a brand new resource just for staff members where you will discover the 7 most important principles to reigniting your passion for your church and your ministry and increasing your value and effectiveness to the rest … Read More
Monday is for Follow-up: Assimilation Focus – Biblical Hospitality
Andy Stanley has said, “The Church is a family expecting guests.” Is your family ready? Have you prepared for the arrival of guests and all that is to follow? Let’s say I’ve invited you into my home for dinner. I would put great effort into getting ready for your visit. I would want to make sure that my home gave … Read More
On the Gathering of God’s People
“To gather God’s people in united adoration of the Father is as necessary to the Christian life as prayer.” -Martin Luther
Mistakes I’ve Made as an Author
Today’s guest post comes to us from my good friend Thom Rainer. Dr. Rainer is the CEO and President of LifeWay Christian Resources and has authored more than two dozen books. If you want to hear some really stupid mistakes I made as an author, then read the following with the hope that it might help you. I have authored, … Read More