Your life can be a great story. It might be hard to believe when you’re facing criticism or complaints, trying to keep up with your to-do list, or even struggling to get enough sleep, but it’s true. God wants to write a great story with your life. “The eyes of the Lord range throughout the […]
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How to Build Momentum in your Church in the Dead of Winter
Wondering how you can see an explosion of life and health in your church this winter? Make a way for the people in your church to grow and to invite their friends and, to your mild surprise, they will. You can see new excitement in the lobby and in the pews. Would you like to […]
How to Capture Growth and Momentum from a Church Campaign
Your church-wide campaign can capture growth and bring lasting momentum. I know it feels risky to have a church campaign. You go to all the trouble to choose a campaign, get small group leaders on board, persuade your church members to buy the individual study guides. And what if nothing happens. I understand your concern. […]
Do you Know how to Lead your Church from a Stool?
Here’s how to lead your church better without breaking a sweat. I’ve been using a new leadership hack lately. It might work for you, too. I’m leading from a stool on Sunday mornings. It’s simple, but powerful. Read on to see how you can lead your church more easily and effectively perched on a stool […]
Get the Best Ideas from America’s Fastest Growing Churches 2018
Here’s a conference that will change your church’s outreach, evangelism and discipleship mojo. I went to the Outreach Summit 2018 last week, and found it refreshingly different. It’s a conference that is part think tank, part mastermind, and part TED talks over new ideas and best practices from churches who make the Outreach 100 List […]
9 Big Ways to Make the Most of a Church Guest Speaker
Guest speakers should be part of your regular strategy for growing your church. It’s like inviting people to a football game, or over to dinner, or to a party. There’s a specific time and a specific reason for people to come. Going to church any weekend lacks that specific umpf for newcomers to get in […]
Church Vision: How to Find It and What to do With It
Would you like to have a vision for your church that brings meaning, momentum, fruit, and growth? It’s possible – and likely – for you to see the fruit that comes when your church is united behind a compelling vision. You may wonder what vision is, how to get it, and what to do with […]
Why Ministry Hurts and What to Do About it
Sometimes ministry hurts. There’s grief and pain for church leaders. It’s like a violent storm that comes from every angle against us. Discouragement. Depression. Quitting. Being fired. Wanting to turn your back on church and ministry. Why is the downside of being in ministry so huge? And why does it hit all of us? Prayerfully read on, church […]
How to Take Risks with your Sermons to Grow your Church
Take Calculated Risks to Create Sermon Series that Attract Newcomers One time we launched a new sermon series called, “How to Become a Superhero.” I didn’t come up with the title. I didn’t even like it at first. But then, I loved it. I was planning to do a series called, “The Me I Want to […]
10 Proven Strategies for an Effective Evangelism System
Your church can be used by God to lead people into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It doesn’t happen by accident, though. All of heaven is cheering for the evangelistic fervor and effectiveness of your church, but your actions make a difference. After twenty-five years of experience I can say that reaching people for […]