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Stop By and See Me at Willow
Are you attending the Willow Arts Conference this week?
If so, stop by and see me - I’ll be leading the teaching track.
Also, please pray for me as this is a great opportunity to share as a part of a powerful conference.
Hope to see you there!
Thanks,
Nelson
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Praying for Gary Lamb and his family
This morning my text inbox and email have been full with questions about Gary Lamb’s resignation from Revolution Church. Gary is a two time alumni of my coaching networks and he helped lead one of my coaching networks in Atlanta. I consider Gary a friend.
Many pastors have emailed to asked me, “How should we respond?” Here’s my response:
We should pray!
We should pray for Gary, Deanna, his children, Revolution Church, the staff of Revolution Church, and all that are currently hurt, angry and sad.
Now is not the time to be critical or judgmental or quick to respond. I encourage you not to write your opinions of the announcement or your opinions about the situation or people involved on your blog. At minimum, give it some time. . . a lot of time. A quick response is rarely a godly response. Do not write or tweet or post anything you will later regret.
I am praying!
Nelson
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Watch me online at Fox News tomorrow morning…
I’ve been invited to be on the The Fox Strategy Room on Fox Online News tomorrow (their live Internet Channel, not the TV station).
They’ve asked me to join them for the “Strategy Room” internet show to talk about our upcoming God on Film series at The Journey and give my input on other religion topics of the day.
If you’re interested, log on to www.FoxNews.com at 9:00 Eastern in the morning and click on the “Watch Live - Strategy Room” link at the top of the page. The live stream will open in a new window for you to watch.
Either way, please take a moment to pray for me, that I will be a good representative of Christ and His Church in the morning - Thanks!
Your Friend,
Nelson
UPDATE - Here’s the link: http://www.foxnews.com/strategyroom/
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A Saturday Quote (from Leonard Nimoy of Star Trek)
With the new Star Trek movie coming out in less than a week, I thought it would be a good time to share this quote. I’m planning on seeing it, how about you?
Yes, I’m a trekkie!
“The miracle is this - the more we share, the more we have.”
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Easter Samples from The Journey
Here are some of the sample files from The Journey that I reference in the Maximizing Easter Tele-Seminar. Feel free to take a look (you can right-click on each and “save as” to download them to your computer):
Thanks for being on the call!
Nelson
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Thanks!
Here at the end of the week, I want to send out a big THANK YOU to all of you who have grabbed a copy my FREE E-Book, “How to Maximize Easter”. Since its release on Tuesday morning, nearly 1,500 of you have downloaded your copy.
Four quick thoughts:
1 - If you haven’t yet taken the opportunity to download your FREE copy of “How to Maximize Easter”, here’s the link: http://www.churchleaderinsights.com/resources/maximizing_easter_report.php
2 - If you have already downloaded your copy, would you consider sending the link to a friend who you think may benefit from it?
3 - Will you make a note and commit with me to pray for maximum Kingdom impact this Easter for all of our churches?
4 - It’s not too late to go even deeper than the report by joining me for one of my “How to Maximize Easter” Tele-Seminars! Here’s the link to register: https://nelsonsearcy.infusionsoft.com/cart/store.jsp?view=1&i=51
Thanks again!
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Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday!
Don’t forget to remind your church to set their clocks forward before heading to bed on Saturday night. Otherwise, it might be a lonely Sunday morning…
Have a great day!
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Lessons Learned - Final Thoughts (Tim Ferriss)
This week I’ve been sharing some “Lessons Learned in 2008″ from Tim Ferriss, one of my favorite authors and bloggers. Here’s some final thoughts:
“You don’t have to recoup losses the same way you lose them.
Adversity doesn’t build character; it reveals it.
Related: Money doesn’t change you; it reveals who you are when you no longer have to be nice.
A good question to revisit whenever overwhelmed: Are you having a break-down or a breakthrough?
A mindset of scarcity (which breeds jealousy and unethical behavior) is due to a disdain for those things easily obtained. (Seneca)”
To read more from Tim, click here. See you next week - have a great Sunday!
Nelson
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NYC Coaching - Last Call
I have just a few spots left for my NYC Coaching network that begins Feb 6. If you are thinking about applying, please send over your application ASAP. You can learn more (and get your application) by clicking here.
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Year End Questions - Part 4 of 4
Happy 2009! Here’s the fourth question I’m asking myself as I reflect on 2008 and prepare for a great 2009:
Year End Question #4
What do I want to do ‘more of’ in 2009?As I reflect back on my good, my bad and my contribution in 2008 I find myself asking: what do I want to do more of in 2009? (Note: I can only ask this question after I’ve answered the ‘less of’ question from two days ago).
In years past, this question has led to greater focus as I’ve decided to do ‘more’ delegation or spend ‘more’ time with my message research team or to take ‘more’ time off than I did in the previous year.
As a wrap up to this mini-series of posts, here’s all four year-end questions:
- What was my best day at work in 2008?
- What was my worst day at work in 2008?
- What do I want to do ‘less of’ in 2009?
- What do I want to do ‘more of’ in 2009?
I hope you’ve found this helpful - decide now to make 2009 greater than 2008!
Nelson
P.S. If you are looking for more ways to make 2009 greater than 2008, check out my resource Developing A One Year Personal Growth Plan by clicking here.
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One more week of vacation
I’m starting the second week of our vacation so my blogging will continue to be semi-regular. But this week I’ve pre-scheduled some of my favorite quotes to share with you. See you on December 9.
Nelson
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Senior Pastor Coaching Applications Are Now Available
I just posted the latest Coaching Applications for my next live Senior Pastor Coaching Networks. Both will start in January. One network is at our office here in NYC and the other one will be in the Tampa/St Petersburg area.
Here’s the link to more info and the applications
I know I’ll get a ton of emails asking me to do a network out west. I’m honored! I hope you’ll do what dozens of other pastors have done and that is fly to either NYC or Tampa. I’m just not able to add any other live networks at this time. Plus the extra ‘balcony time’ will actually increase the impact of the network (but more on that in a future post.
For a bit more on why I do coaching, click here.
If you have any questions about the networks, just let me know. You can email me or use the Ask Nelson button on the right.
Nelson
P.S. We have also posted new applications for Church Planter Tele-Coaching (starting Dec 2008) and Worship Leader Tele-Coaching (starting early 09). Just click here for more info.
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Catalyst Dessert Anyone?
Are you going to Catalyst next week in Atlanta? I’ll be there with Kerrick, the Journey Teaching Team and the CLI staff.
On Thursday, October 9, I’d like to invite you to a special Church Leader Insights Dessert at 7:00pm at 12 Stone Church! The church is just a few turns and couple of miles from Catalyst.
Can you join me?
If so, I need an RSVP so I can make sure there’s plenty of NY Style Cheesecake and coffee/beverages for everyone. To learn more or RSVP your spot, send an email to cristina <at> churchleaderinsights.com and we’ll get you all the details.
I would love to meet you and introduce you to the Church Leader Insights gang and to others pastors in the CLI family. It should be a lot of fun. (Plus there’ll be some special giveaways of some of our latest resources).
I hope it works out!
Nelson
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Sunday Salsa and Worship Arts Orientation
Today I’m teaching live in Manhattan and its NOT being used as a video message in Brooklyn or Jersey City so it gives me a chance to break out of the screen box for something a bit more creative.
We call it a Salsa Service because of the way the sermon is split into multiple parts by music, testimony,
video, etc. You can read more about a Salsa Worship Order in my post from Thursday by clicking here.In preparation for this message based on Jeremiah 18 (Jeremiah and the Potter’s House) I was able to visit a local pottery shop, teach part of the message on site and actually handle some clay/pottery. The shop also gave us some pottery to be used as props on Sunday.
It should be a fun service!
After our third morning service, we have Worship Arts orientation from 2:30 - 4:30pm where we will welcome almost 100 new artists to our team (BTW, most of our artists are not professional artists - the professionals are too busy with Broadway shows on Sundays. Instead they are business professionals or teachers or regular folks who have a skill or talent they want to use for God). Jason and his team did a great job with the fall auditions and I’m excited about the future of our worship arts team. Jason told me on Friday that he is planning a tele-seminar in the future to talk about how you can use an audition process to raise up new artists. Keep an eye on www.WorshipLeaderInsights.com for all the details.
I hope you have a great day at your church! I’m off to the first service,
Nelson
P.S. A big thanks to everyone who prayed for our baptism service last Sunday. We baptized 22 people! That brings our total baptisms to 130+ for the year and we still have our big November Friday Night baptism to go!
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Launch Conference in Atlanta - Sign up and Save
Bob Franquiz, who is co-teaching with me the Launch Conference in Atlanta, just posted this on his blog and I couldn’t have said it better myself, so I’ll just quote him:
“Just an FYI to those thinking of coming to the Launch Conference in Atlanta on September 30th from 9AM-4PM. The price for the conference goes up on Sunday, so register today if you want to get the get the discounted rate. The link is here.
This is going to be a great conference that has already helped 1,000’s of Pastors. A church planter should get every bit of info he can before he launches. If you don’t, you’ll be kicking yourself later.”
I hope to see you in Atlanta!
Nelson
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Activate Winds Down - Sunday @ The Journey
Today we wrap up our Activate series @ The Journey as Adam Bishop, our Pastor of Groups, teaches on “The Habit of Friendship.” This has been a great series as we’ve discussed the five classic spiritual habits:
The Habit of Bible Study
The Habit of Prayer
The Habit of Generosity
The Habit of Solitude
and The Habit of Friendship (Fellowship)We will most likely make this series available at CLI…I’ll let you know in a few weeks.
We have cancelled our Sunday evening services tonight and replaced it with a servant evangelism outreach to students at New York University…should be a fun day!
Personally, I’m off today and will be catching the services at some of the newer churches in the city.
Have a great Sunday!
Nelson
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Fusion Seminar is Coming to LA Area!
I’m excited to announce that The Fusion Seminar is coming to the greater Los Angeles area.
OK, so actually its Orange County - which is even better…near Los Angeles but closer for my friends in San Diego.
If you are anywhere within driving distance (or Southwest Flight), then consider this your invitation to join me on Thursday, September 18 at The Crossing Church in Costa Mesa, CA for The Fusion Seminar from 9:00am - Noon. Early bird registration is only $39 per person.
Group rates are available, just email cristina (at) churchleaderinsights.com for all the details.
Nelson
P.S. I would appreciate any help you can offer in getting the word out about this seminar! Like everything we do here at CLI, we rely on word of mouth marketing.
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Monday Proflections, August 18, 2008
Here’s what’s happening with Church Leader Insights and me this week that may be of interest to you.
Monday - I’m taking a day of vacation today and a few days early next week…a few last minute days off before the rush of the fall. We have a great team at The Journey and sometimes I think they do better with me out of the way!Tuesday – I’ll be making some final decisions on my new Tele-Coaching Network for Senior Pastors…last call for applications! Click here to apply.
Wednesday – I’ll be in Tampa for my Senior Pastors Coaching Network…pray that Hurricane Fay stays away!Thursday – An early travel day and then a full day in the office. Tonight we have a meeting with key leaders in our church about Financial Peace University this fall.
Friday – An early day in the office to catch up from travels and then my New York Coaching Network will gather for meeting #4. Tonight Kelley and I have tickets to a Toby Keith concert in Jersey…we are looking forward to Toby but are bigger fans of Montgomery Gentry, the middle act.Saturday – Alexander is away with grandparents so Kelley and I are doing some rearranging in our apartment…time for the big boy to get his own room and furniture.
Watch your email for some cool stuff from Church Leader Insights too.
Hope you have a great week!
Nelson
P.S. You might also want to check out my latest podcast, entitled “The 10% Principle.” Download or listen online for free by clicking here.
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Sunday Friend - Greg Rohlinger
One of the highlights of my trip to Phoenix last week was hanging with Greg Rohlinger. I’ve known Greg since 2002 and every time we are together he stretches me and encourages me. He’s the real deal.
I was also impressed that he sent 20 people to my Fusion seminar last Thursday but I was even more impressed that he attended himself. Here’s a guy that pastors a church more than twice the size of Journey yet he was in the audience learning, interacting and taking notes (and forgiving me that I called him Gary…twice! Some friend I am!).
Here’s his notes from the conference…click here.
Here’s a link to his fantastic church….Palm Valley Church.
And I highly recommend his blog to you….click here.
Have a great Sunday! And follow Greg’s lead and learn from everyone you can.
Nelson
P.S. Greg recently lead his church to read thru the bible in one year, the spiritual growth was off the charts. He chronciled it here at Route 66.
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Coming to Phoenix - Fusion Seminar on August 14, 2008
In just over a week I’ll be in Phoenix for my Fusion Seminar. Can you help me get the word out?
We’ve done no outside promotion for this seminar, yet its is shaping up to be a great event!
Maybe it’s because Bob Franquiz is going to be with me. Or maybe Phoenix pastors are just committed to the ‘learn and return’ principles I teach. Or maybe it’s because even pastors outside of Phoenix have helped get the word out (that’s the power of word of mouth marketing!).
So, if you are near Phoenix or can get there by Thursday, why don’t you come and hang out with me and Bob at The Fusion Seminar on Thursday, August 14 from 9:00am - Noon.
Click here for all of the details.
The Fusion Seminar will include:
- Principles to help you create an inviting environment for first-time guests
- How to ”wow” first-time guests into wanting to come back
- The Journey’s complete ‘‘Assimilation System,” used to follow up with the 50+ first-time guests who attend the service each week
- Plus much more!Oh, and group rates are available. Just call Cristina at 212.730.8300 x212.
Hope to see you in Phoenix next Thursday.
Nelson
P.S. Be sure to regsiter by tomorrow (August 6) for the best early bird rate.
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