Church leader insights - june 2006
By Nelson Searcy and John Troy
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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 **
10 QUESTIONS GROWING CHURCHES SHOULD ASK
Is your ministry strategy creating buzz in your community? If people aren't talking about what's happening at your church, they're not inviting their friends. What are you doing to create dialogue and make people think "I need to check that out and see for myself"?
- Available at: WiredChurches.com
RECOGNIZING SPIRITUAL RECEPTIVITY IN MY COMMUNITY
So who are the most receptive people? I believe there are two broad categories: people in transition and people under tension. That's because God uses both change and pain to get people's attention and make them receptive to the Gospel.
- Available at: Pastors.com
BEATING THE LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER
Summer doesn't have to be a momentum-less time. Instead, your church can make this a time of preparation and improvement. Make use of these slower days to evaluate your church and its readiness for the coming seasons.
- Available at: Outreach.com
*** For more on Servant Evangelism, see Reaching Your Community Through Servant Evangelism***
** NEW AUDIO TRAINING **
PODCAST: Thursday Midnight Rule
Every week, the details of your Sunday Service can overwhelm your staff and put unnecessary pressure on the days leading up to the weekend service. Learn how implementing a simple Thursday Midnight Rule will allow you to WOW your regular attenders and guests and give your staff and volunteers the freedom to focus on the quality of your services! Listen now.
- Available at: ChurchLeaderInsights.com
In an increasingly polarized political culture, shouting slogans is predictable, not newsworthy. As biblical Christians find themselves at odds with various groups, it's worth remembering that "fighting the culture" is more effective with meals and washbasins than it is with posters and bullhorns.
- Available at: Christianitytoday.com
** LEADERSHIP **
THE POWER OF THE FIRST MOVE
Making the first move isn't about ego and being in charge. It's about being the catalyst to move people. To put it bluntly, you can't lead if you can't make the first move. You don't have to make the first move all the time, but you do have to make the first move at the right times.
- Available at: Injoy.com
RISKY BUSINESSThe very nature of modern ministry tends toward imbalance, which often shows up as a failure to properly care for the body.
- Available at: Rev.org
HOW TO SWING WITH GUERILLA MARKETING
Offering free information is a relatively inexpensive way to build relationships with your customers--and to keep them coming back. That way, you become a resource for your customers, not just a vendor. for example: If you run a bike shop, offer tips on weekend rides and provide maps.- Available at: Forbes.com
Special Conference and Resources Announcement
TWO EVENTS with Nelson Searcy!
LIVE! The *NEW* Evangelism and Assimilation Seminar (NYC)
Thursday, July 27, 2006 9:00am - 4:30pm Learn how to reach your world, and then keep them! Nelson is proud to present a day of teaching featuring the *NEW* Evangelism Seminar and the popular Assimilation Seminar in New York City. (Attend both seminars for one, low price!)
LIVE! The Assimilation Seminar (Atlanta Area)
Wednesday, August 27, 2006 9:00am - 12:00 pm (Noon) Nelson Searcy is excited to spend the morning of September 27th in the Atlanta area discussing the exciting challenges of Assimilation! Click here to register!
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 1000 in weekend attendance and 1100 in small groups! 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 (http://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.