I hear from a lot of church leaders from one week to the next and I have heard a common theme lately that has me pretty excited. It’s a theme of faith, expectation and motivation, an understanding that God wants your church to grow and you want to do what it takes to cooperate with Him. I agree and I … Read More
Church Growth – A Saturday Thought
There is no formula for church growth but there is a formula for stagnation and decline and it is: inactivity.
Monday Proflections – October 13, 2008
Here’s what’s happening with Church Leader Insights and me that may be of interest to you: Monday – It’s Columbus Day here in the states and I’m wrapping up a long weekend with Kelley and Alexander. Tuesday– Watch for your Church Leader Insights monthly newsletter today with seven helpful articles and two book reviews. Make sure you have info@churchleaderinsights.com in … Read More
Church Growth Hero: Bob Whitesel
I recently had the opportunity to teach a special week long graduate class for Dr. Bob Whitesel. If you aren’t familiar with Bob, here’s what I consider his three best books to date: Dr. Bob is one of the best church growth thinkers of our generation. I had a blast spending four days with some really sharp students but I … Read More
As long as they are attending my seminars….
I got a laugh out of this! From our friends at Out of Ur:
Monday Proflections – July 21, 2008
Here’s what’s happening with me and CLI this week that may be of interest to you. Busy week…. Monday – The CLI store has been down for maintenance all weekend and will be down for most of today. Updating software is always a pain but we had to upgrade in order to continue to serve you. You data is safe … Read More
Where There’s Slack There’s Lack – New Eight Week Series
INTRODUCTION: I’ve been playing with this phrase in my mind for quite a while now. It’s a true statement, don’t you agree? Where there’s slack (in energy or effort), there will be lack… a lack of fruit, a lack of results, a lack of passion… Those of you who are familiar with me and with Church Leader Insights are pretty … Read More
I love to meet new people
Today I’m teaching live at our Jersey City location, by video in Brooklyn and Kerrick is teaching live in Manhattan. But here’s what’s cool: We are holding newcomer receptions in all three locations! By the time the day is out, I will have met 100 newcomers to our church. Very cool. I love to meet new people….they are the lifeblood … Read More
Do You Feel Stuck?
Have you ever felt like your attendance was just stuck? Like you haven’t grown in eons and don’t know how to? Believe me, I have! Most churches face growth barriers at five points – when their attendance hits 65, 125, 250, 500, and/or 1000. When you feel like you are on the edge of getting stuck, the first thing you … Read More
The Myth of the Summer Slump
MYTH: Memorial Day is right around the corner. You know what that means… Low attendance. People head for the beach, the lake, or the kiddie pool in the backyard and leave you preaching to empty rows. Oh well, that’s the way the summer goes. Just hold on and count the days until fall. There’s not much you can do. REALITY: … Read More