With year-end activities in full swing (9 days to Christmas!) I know you’re short on time so I’m about to save you a bunch . . . If you share my passion for reading, you know that for every hour you have to devote to a good book, there are hundreds of choices to fill that time! And this year … Read More
$14 Weekend Sale – Prepare Now to Grow in 2015
Hard to believe it’s almost the end of the year already! I like to carve out some time each year (in between Christmas services, family activities, school programs, etc.) to intentionally put together a plan for how I will keep growing over the next 12 months. And since growing churches are led by growing leaders (and I want your church … Read More
30 Tips to Improve Your Memory
Today’s post comes to us from Paul Nowak, the founder of Iris Reading, the largest provider of speed-reading courses in North America. Some great insights here to improve our memories – which we rely on quite a bit as pastors! You may be surprised at some of the tips Paul recommends: Get plenty of sleep. Lack of rest will have a negative effect … Read More
How Do You Get So Much Done?
It’s not uncommon for someone to ask me at a conference or at one of my bootcamps, “How do you get so much done?” From books to resources to coaching networks to preaching 40+ times per year in my own pulpit, I am blessed with productivity but if I had to give a one-word answer to this common question, it … Read More
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hey there – I hope you’re preparing as we are to spend a great day with family and friends. I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! Kelley, Alexander (now 8 years old) and myself are hosting my parents and are excited for the time with family and, of course, the food! I … Read More
Thanksgiving is for Delegation?
We can be thankful this week for our part in growing God’s Kingdom. But we can also be thankful that God does not expect us to do it all alone! In fact, he provides us with the ability to empower others to share in the blessings of your ministry. While we might all agree that we should delegate, most of … Read More
Ever said – I just can’t get it all done?
From time to time, the overwhelming demands of ministry have led each of us to say: I just can’t get it all done! Well, guess what: YOU aren’t supposed to be doing it all anyway! That’s right – God never expects you to get it all done…he wants you to get it done through others. Learning to delegate is your key to getting more … Read More
Quotes of the Week – Best of Twitter
Ministry Tips from Nelson Top characteristic of the Pastors of growing churches: They are learners. Practice the Principle of Learn and Return: When you discover something that benefits the work of the Kingdom, share it with other leaders. You are not in competition with the other pastors in your area or in your denomination. You are on the same team … Read More
Join Me in Cali in Two Weeks – FREE Event for Senior Pastors!
In two weeks I’ll be on the West Coast for my all-new FREE Breaking the Top 3 Growth Barriers Workshop! I’m saving you a FREE spot but you have to claim it before Nov. 26th! Can you join me for this half-day event on Thursday, Dec. 4th in Orange County? I still have a few seats available just for Senior Pastors … Read More
The Power of a Prayer Team
One of my great mentors is Dr. Elmer Towns (co-founder of Liberty University) and I’m excited to share with you some teachings from him on prayer, and practical ways to strengthen your spiritual life as a pastor. Today he’s talking to you about the importance of developing a prayer team for ministry. Today I want you to understand the power … Read More