Picasso on Inspiration
‘Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.” Pablo Picasso
Read More4 Things Small Group Pastors Should Never Settle For
Have you settled? I think we’re all familiar with the idea of settling for something less than we’ve hoped for or settling for something less than we deserve. But have you ever examined your small group ministry for signs of settling? I believe there are some things we should never settle for. 4 Things Small…
Read MoreAre We There Yet?
Are we there yet? I’m positive we’ve all asked the question. As children. From the back seat. On a road trip with our parents. Many of us have answered the question. As parents. From the front seat. On a road trip with our children. Are we there yet? The Question Have you ever been asked…
Read MoreBooks that Have Shaped My Thinking
I read continually. I can’t remember the last time there hasn’t been a stack of books on the bedside table and another in my office. One of my early mentors told me you could tell when someone’s brain died by the copyrights dates on his library shelves. I believed him. Still, not every book truly…
Read MoreWhat Can I “Require” of My Small Group Leaders?
I get a lot of questions. Most I just answer with a quick email and a link to one of my almost 2400 articles. Some questions are fairly common, truly a frequently asked question, and they end up as blog posts. “What can I require of my small group leaders?” is that kind of question.…
Read MoreSaddleback’s Not-So-Secret Strategy of Launching New Groups in Waves
What is Saddleback’s not-so-secret strategy of launching new groups in waves? I think you already know what it is, but before I reveal the mystery, I just want to point out several features of the strategy: First, the strategy really does launch groups in waves. This is significant because if you want to reach the…
Read MoreDon’t Miss Wonderlife: The Latest Study from Mike Foster and SecondChance.org
I’ve spent some time with a new resource from Mike Foster and the folks at SecondChance.org this week. I think Wonderlife: A Not So Perfect Guide to Who You Are and Why You’re Here is something you’re going to want to add to your recommended list. Wonderlife “takes people on an authentic journey through their not-so-perfect stories…
Read MoreDilbert on Problems and Solutions
Sometimes you need to laugh…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions about How to Maximize YOUR Church-Wide Campaign
Yesterday was a great start to the launch of my newest short course: How to Maximize YOUR Church-Wide Campaign. Lot’s of interest. And lot’s of questions! You may have questions and just not had time yet to ask them. Here are the most frequently asked questions (and the answers!): I can’t watch the live sessions.…
Read MoreMy Latest Short Course: How to Maximize Your Church-Wide Campaign
If you Google church wide campaign or church wide campaigns, you’ll find that 8 of the top 10 links are mine. You know why? It’s simple. I’ve been planning and running campaigns for over 15 years and in 7 different churches. And that’s not including the hundreds I’ve coached to do it over the years.…
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