Church Leader Insights

Money Matters In Church

Nelson Searcy — Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:19:00 -0400

In this month’s podcast Nelson interviews Steve Stroope, co-author of “Money Matters in Church: A Practical Guide for Leaders.” In this helpful discussion they talk about practical church financial principles that range from the right (and wrong) ways to ask your congregation to give, to how to lead a successfull capital campaign.

The Stewardship Seminar – First time givers are taking a leap of faith! How should you respond? What can you do to help them give again? Discover how to turn first time givers into faithful givers in this innovative 3 disc Stewardship Seminar with Resource CD.
Growth Barriers Workshop Recording – In this live recording of the popular 6-hour workshop, Nelson Searcy leads you to identify and break the nine most common growth barriers that all churches face (and keep on facing) regardless of size.
Money Matters In Church – A practical handbood for church leaders that gives clear instruction on how to handle money, increase giving and raise big dollars for big projects.
Lead Your Own Capital Campaign (Boxed DVD Set) – In this 4 DVD 4 1/2 hour training Steve Stroope (Senior Pastor of Lake Pointe Church, Rockwall, Texas) will equip you to lead your own capital campaign.

File Download (40:36 min / 37.2 MB)

Thursday Midnight Rule

Nelson Searcy — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:39:00 -0400

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!

The Worship Planning Seminar – At last, it's possible to multiply your impact, raise the level of your creativity and cut your stress in half. This proven seminar will show you how.
NEW - The Worship Leader Intensive Workshop – Recorded Live in New York City, the Worship Leader Intensive is a fast paced, all you can take resource that will empower you to you overcome the major challenges that you face as a worship leader,
Planning Worship Services for Life Transformation – It's possible to lower your stress, while improving your worship experience every week. This proven workshop will show you how.
Worship Leader Insights – The Worship Leader Training website of Jason Hatley, Pastor or Worship Arts at The Journey

File Download (16:07 min / 5.5 MB)

Overcoming The Barriers to Baptism

Nelson Searcy — Fri, 9 May 2008 18:12:00 -0400

Why do people who make a decision to follow Jesus not always take the step of Baptism? The answer to that question is probably not what you think. In this podcast Roy Mansfield and Bob Franquiz, Pastor of Calvary Church in Miami Lakes, FL, identify some of the common barriers to baptism and how to overcome them.

Watermark: An Explanation of Baptism – In this new book, Bob Franquiz gives a clear, Biblical explanation of Baptism
The Evangelism Seminar – Learn to raise the evangelistic temperature of your church! The Evangelism Seminar will give you the tools to draw first time guests through your doors by creating a climate of evangelism and outreach.
Growth Barriers Workshop Recording – In this live recording of the popular 6-hour workshop, Nelson Searcy leads you to identify and break the nine most common growth barriers that every church faces, regardless of size.

File Download (26:21 min / 42.2 MB)

Fusion is Assimilation - Part 2

Nelson Searcy — Sat, 9 Feb 2008 19:03:00 -0500

Continuing their practical Podcast, Nelson Searcy and Jennifer Henson discuss the rest of the top six lessons on Assimilation from their new book Fusion: Turning First Time Guests Into Fully Engaged Members of Your Church. Part 2 of 2.

LIVE - The Fusion Seminars – Join Nelson Searcy and the CLI team for a Fusion Seminar near year. Perfect for you and your entire team.
Fusion: Turning First Time Guests Into Fully Engaged Members of Your Church – Fusion offers you a step-by-step biblically grounded, tested and proven plan for establishing a relationship with newcomers that ultimately prompts them to become fully developing members of your congregation.
The Evangelism Seminar – The perfect compliment to Fusion and The Assimilation Seminar. This practical seminar teaches you how to reach lost people and attract first time guests to your church.

File Download (25:18 min / 14.5 MB)

Fusion is Assimilation - Part 1

Nelson Searcy — Sun, 6 Jan 2008 17:29:00 -0500

In this practical Podcast, Nelson Searcy and Jennifer Henson discuss the top six lessons on Assimilation from their new book Fusion: Turning First Time Guests Into Fully Engaged Members of Your Church. Part 1 of 2.

The Assimilation Seminar: -From First Time Guests to Long Time Members – It's not enough to just attract first time guests- you must learn how to keep them! Discover how to create an inviting environment so your first-time guests will come back time and again. 3 disc set includes live recording & Resource CD.
Fusion: Turning First Time Guests Into Fully Engaged Members of Your Church – Fusion offers you a step-by-step biblically grounded, tested and proven plan for establishing a relationship with newcomers that ultimately prompts them to become fully developing members of your congregation.
NEW - The Maximizing Membership Package – This practical, proven maximizing membership package provides everything you need to plan, implement, follow up, evaluate, and improve your own 3 hour maximized membership class.

File Download (24:26 min / 14 MB)

Start Launching Churches

Nelson Searcy — Mon, 8 Jan 2007 16:42:00 -0500

In part 2 of this Church Planting podcast, Nelson Searcy and Kerrick Thomas walk you through the top 3 principles of Launch as presented in the upcoming Launch Conference and their new book “Launch: Starting A New Church From Scratch.” This podcast is perfect for new church planters and pastors considering church planting.

New Book: Launch - Starting A Church From Scratch – Don't just plant your church, launch it! Purchase the new book by Nelson Searcy and Kerrick Thomas now
FREE Stuff for Church Planters – Get tools you need for FREE! Click to get access to valuable resources to help you as you plant your church.
The Evangelism Seminar on CD – Learn to raise the evangelistic temperature of your church! The Evangelism Seminar will give you the tools to draw first time guests through your doors by creating a climate of evangelism and outreach.

File Download (19:55 min / 13.7 MB)

Stop Planting Churches

Nelson Searcy — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 11:53:00 -0500

In preparation for their new book “Launch: Starting A New Church From Scratch” releasing on Jan 11, 2007, Nelson Searcy and Kerrick Thomas walk you through the top 5 contrarians ideas they have learned about church planting success. This podcast is perfect for new church planters and pastors considering church planting.

Launch: Starting A New Church From Scratch – Don't just plant your church, launch it! This new book is available 1/11/07, but can be pre-ordered at Amazon.com
FREE stuff for Church Planters – Get tools you need for FREE! Click to get access to valuable resources to help you as you plant your church.
Growth Barrier's Workshop- 6 CD Set – Breaking Growth Barriers are some of the greatest challenges that pastors face! This 6 CD set helps you understand and break them!

File Download (22:23 min / 10.3 MB)

Small Groups FAQ

Nelson Searcy — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:02:00 -0500

This podcast contains answers to the Top 5 Questions people have ask Nelson Searcy and Kerrick Thomas regarding small groups. A perfect compliment to The Small Groups Seminar (see link below) or as some fresh insights to your small groups. The Journey regularly sees 100% participation in Small Groups based on average total attendance. 1200+ in small groups last fall.

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Learn more in The Small Groups Seminar – 100% participation in small groups is possible - this seminar shows you how! Recorded live, this 3 hour seminar on small groups discusses practical steps that will help you develop a small groups 'system' where people will want to get involved;

File Download (22:37 min / 10.4 MB)

Introduction to Church Systems

Nelson Searcy — Sat, 7 Jan 2006 11:02:00 -0500

In this podcast you will have the opportunity to listen in on a Pastors Coaching Network in New York City.

In this 30 minutes session with other pastors, Nelson discusses the Eight Church Systems necessary to for a healthy and growing church.

Growth Barriers Workshop Recording – Breaking Growth Barriers are some of the greatest challenges that pastors face!
Learn more in The Stategy Seminar – A strategy is simply a logical plan to get you from where you are to where God wants you to be! Recorded live, this 3 hour seminar on strategy walks you through the practical steps of developing a specific strategy for church growth.

File Download (34:35 min / 9.9 MB)