Church leader insights- march 2006
By Nelson Searcy and John Troy Courtesy of Church Leader Insights http://www.churchleaderinsights.com/
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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 **
21 FRESH IDEAS FOR EASTER “Lily Gratitude. Instead of spending money on Easter lilies to decorate the church, purchase lilies as a donation to local businesses, hospitals, law enforcement, schools, etc. Attach a small tag from your church: "With appreciation during this Easter season."
- Available at: Christianity Today
EFFECTIVE INVITE CARDS "A majority of people who don't currently attend church say they would if invited by a friend."
- Available at: TheaterChurch Blog
MEGA CHURCH MYTHS BUSTED IN NEW SURVEY
"I am absolutely convinced that megachurches have blossomed, at least in part, because they have responded creatively to the new needs and interests of people in a new cultural reality," Thumma said in a seminary newsletter. "There is much to learn from megachurches, and it isn't all about being big."
- Available at: Church Central
** NEW AUDIO TRAINING **
AUDIO TRAINING: HOW TO MAXIMIZE EASTER A free audio training with Nelson Searcy and Kerrick Thomas, Pastors at The Journey in NYC, regarding How to Maximize Easter in three key areas: preaching, your type of worship service, and what special “extras” to do on Easter. Listen now.
- Available at: ChurchLeaderInsights.com
** LEADERSHIP **
LEADERS' TOP THREE MISTAKES "When leaders micromanage, they take away that sense of control vital to team dynamics and problem-solving. Former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower summed this up when he said, 'Pull the string, and it will follow wherever you wish. Push it, and it will go nowhere at all.'"
- Available at: LeadershipJournal.Net
INTERVIEW WITH STEVE SJOGREN: THE DAY I DIED
The word “Christian” has lost its meaning. “Christ-follower” communicates much better. As soon as outsiders pick up on an agenda of any sort, they disengage in the conversation.
- Available at: the-next-wave-ezine.info
CHURCH LEADERS STRUGGLE WITH STRATEGY
"While a large majority contends that they are gifted at moviating people, only one out of every seven Senior Pastors (14%) say that they are effective at thinking and acting strategically."
- Available at: Barna.org
Special Conference and Resources Announcement THREE EVENTS with Nelson Searcy!
FREE! Breaking The Top Three Growth Barriers Workshop
Tuesday March 14, 2006, 10:00-12:00pm, St. Petersburg, FL.
Special FREE Senior Pastor Event!!!
Nelson Searcy is excited to spend the morning of March 14th with Senior Pastors in the Tampa/St Petersburg area, discussing the top three growth barriers that every church faces.
LIVE! The Strategy & Small Groups Seminars (Baltimore area)
Thursday March 30, 2006, 9:00am - 4:30pm, Columbia, MD
Nelson Searcy and Church Leader Insights offer a day of training with: The Strategy Seminar (9:00am - Noon) and The Small Groups Seminar (1:30pm - 4:30pm). Attend both Strategy & Small Groups Seminars for a special package price!
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!
Church Leader Insights is a bi-weekly publication sent via email that focuses on effective leadership, church growth, church planting evangelism and much more.
