Church leader insights- april 2006
By Nelson Searcy and John Troy Courtesy of Church Leader Insights
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From the Editor: Welcome to the new Church Leader Insights (formerly Evangelism OnLine). New features include an expanded semi-monthly newsletter, free monthly audio training (podcast) and an improved resources area. Visit www.churchleaderinsights.com to view our expanded website designed to better serve Church Leaders! Thank you for your support and prayers for our publication.
Church Leader Insights:
Church Health, Church Growth and Church Planting
** EVANGELISM / CHURCH GROWTH **
BREAK THE NEXT GROWTH BARRIER "The right question when it comes to breaking growth barriers is, ‘What is keeping my church from growing?’ Healthy organisms grow. As pastors we must constantly be on the search for the real issue behind a lack of growth."
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RULES OF ENGAGEMENT FOR MEN "Men want to be a part of something larger than themselves. They want their lives to count for something. When the Christian life is seen as a quest, men sign up for the journey."
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DaVINCI CODE OUTREACH RESOURCES "These days many people are thinking and talking about Jesus. Why? Because of The Da Vinci Code book and movie. However, this popular story includes erroneous information like; Jesus wasn’t really God, He didn’t really die on the cross, He was married to Mary Magdalene, and the gospels can’t be trusted. This book and upcoming movie creates a huge opportunity for your church to present who Jesus really is."
- Available at: Outreach.com
** NEW AUDIO TRAINING **
AUDIO TRAINING: How to Maximize Easter, Part 2 Continuing the talk from last month, Nelson Searcy and Kerrick Thomas discuss ways to motivate your congregation and staff to invite their friends and family to Easter services. Listen now.
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** LEADERSHIP **
DO YOU BELIEVE IN THE PEOPLE YOU ARE LEADING "A church asked me to help "recreate their climate." The leaders wanted a structure and processes based on greater trust. I shared with them one of the implications of having a trust-based organization: volunteers receive genuine authority – and they notice the difference!"
- Available at: Pastors.com
HOW TO 'FIRE' A VOLUNTEER
If you need to end the service of a person of humble spirit with whom you have a sound relationship, meet with the person one-on-one, presenting a compassionate and direct explanation of why his or her service isn't working out—and pointing out that it's time for a new adventure.
- Available at: revmagazine.com
THE ART OF SELF-LEADERSHIP
"[King] David understood the importance of self-leadership. And although self-leadership isn't talked about much, make no mistake, it is a good part of the ballgame. How effectively can any of us lead others if our spirits are sagging, our courage is wavering, and our vision or commitment is weak?"
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101 DUMBEST MOMENTS IN BUSINESS
"Dumbest Moment #23: In January the Vermont Teddy Bear Co. receives protests from the mental-health community over its Crazy for You Bear, a plush toy in a straitjacket that comes with commitment papers. The company agrees to discontinue the bear."
- Available at: money.cnn.com
Special Conference and Resources Announcement THREE EVENTS with Nelson Searcy!
LIVE! Assimilation Seminar (Charlotte area)
Wednesday, April 12, 2006 9:00am -12:00pm, Charlotte, NC.
Nelson Searcy is excited to spend the morning of April 12th in the Charlotte area, discussing the exciting challenges of Assimilation!
LIVE! Assimilation Seminar (Southern California)
Three Locations!
San Diego, Wednesday, April 26, 2006 Victorville/Hesperia,Thursday, April 27, 2006 Los Angeles, Friday, April 28, 2006 9:00am -12:00pm
Nelson Searcy is coming to Three Locations in Southern California, to discuss the exciting challenges of Assimilation!
Lead Your Own Capital Campaign with Steve Stroope
Monday, May 22, 2006 8:30am -4:00pm. $995 pays for Senior Pastor, Each additional staff member is $25 (Maximum 4) Steve will equip your church to utlize proven fundraising techniques for capital projects that he has tested for over 30 years. Hosted by: Lakepointe Church, Rockwall, TX
About Nelson Searcy and Church Leader Insights Nelson Searcy is the founding and Lead Pastor of The Journey Church in New York City. Since 2002, The Journey Church has grown from one family to over one thousand! This groundbreaking church sees the majority of its growth coming from new believers. Nelson is an experienced church planter, coach and church growth strategist. Before moving to New York, he served as the Director of the Purpose Driven Community at Saddleback Church. Church Leader Insights (www.ChurchLeaderInsights.com) is the Church Leader training site of Nelson Searcy and The Journey.
Church Leader Insights is a bi-weekly publication sent via email that focuses on effective leadership, church growth, church planting evangelism and much more.
