A brand-new resource from Nelson Searcy that answers the question: "What do pastors of growing churches do differently?"
9 Inner Muscles Pastors of Growing Churches Must Develop
Because healthy churches are built by healthy leaders!Â
You can save 84% plus receive TWO BONUS resources valued at $599.90!
DISCOVER THE 9 ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP MUSCLES THAT DETERMINE THE GROWTH OF YOUR CHURCH
It’s a fact: Healthy churches almost always have healthy leaders!
If you strengthen the leader, you’ll strengthen the church.
Unfortunately, very few pastors strengthen those “inner muscles” that support everything else.
And eventually…the cracks begin to show:
- You become distracted by things that don't really matter.
- You struggle to stay focused on your highest priorities.
- You react emotionally when criticism comes.
- You delay difficult decisions.
- You lose momentum.
And before long, even gifted pastors unknowingly sabotage their own ministry.
Most pastors don’t plateau because of lack of calling, vision or theology. They plateau because they have not strengthened the leadership habits that really make the difference in reaching their growth potential.Â
But you can choose to THRIVE…instead of just survive.
In this brand-new teaching on the 9 Inner Muscles Pastors of Growing Churches Must Develop, pastor and church growth strategist Nelson Searcy will show you the nine essential leadership disciplines you can intentionally strengthen to build a healthier, growing church.
You will move beyond quick productivity hacks and learn how to cooperate with God in the way you steward your mind, heart and ministry decisions.
These nine leadership muscles will help you:
- Make wiser decisions
- Stay focused under pressure
- Strengthen your leadership
- Maximize your God-given ministry potential
Growing pastors think, respond and prioritize differently. They recover from setbacks.
And because they lead themselves well — they can lead growing churches.
WHY THIS MATTERS NOW MORE THAN EVER
Proverbs 4:23 reminds us:
"Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life."
Guarding your heart isn’t just about protecting yourself from sin. It’s about strengthening the inner leadership capacities God has entrusted to you.
You’re leading in a ministry landscape that demands more emotional resilience, strategic clarity and focused attention than any previous era of the church.
Attendance patterns are unpredictable, people are more distracted, and criticism is louder and more public. If your leadership is hurried, fragmented, or reactive, your church will eventually reflect that fragmentation.
Developing these nine inner muscles:
- Protects you from burnout while your church grows.
- Multiplies your influence because your staff and key leaders imitate your actions.
- Gives you the mental and spiritual bandwidth to implement proven church growth systems (like the Eight Systems of a Healthy Church®) instead of constantly firefighting.
This seminar goes beyond surface-level strategies, offering Nelson's deep, practical look at the executive functions God uses to shape pastors who can carry significant Kingdom impact over the long haul.
INTRODUCING…
9 Inner Muscles Pastors of Growing Churches Must Develop
- ✔ The leadership habits that help you close the gap between God’s calling on your life and your current capacity to lead.
- ✔ How to become the kind of leader your team wants to imitate — because healthy churches begin with healthy pastors.
- âś” How to strengthen the unseen areas of your leadership that determine whether your ministry merely survives...or continues growing for decades.
- âś” How to finish your weeks with greater peace instead of constant pressure.
- âś” The leadership principles Nelson has refined through decades of ministry, personal experience and coaching thousands of pastors around the world.
Strengthening your inner muscles can help you lead with greater wisdom, confidence and long-term effectiveness.
Your complete resource includes:
Secure this BRAND NEW downloadable resource today for just $47 (normally $299.95). With this introductory package, you’ll save 84% plus receive TWO BONUS resources valued at $599.90 — offered for a limited time!
A Personal Note from Dr. Nelson Searcy:
After coaching 4,000+ pastors around the world, I've become convinced of one important truth:
The greatest investment you'll ever make in your church is the investment you make in yourself as its leader.
I've spent decades studying church growth systems, coaching thousands of pastors and helping churches become healthier and more effective. But through it all, I've discovered something I wish someone had taught me much earlier in ministry...
Healthy churches are built by healthy leaders.
That's why I created this training.
The principles you'll discover here have challenged me personally, shaped the way I lead, and helped me become a wiser, healthier pastor. I believe they'll do the same for you.
As you work through these nine inner muscles, my prayer is that you'll not only become a stronger leader — but that you'll also experience greater peace, clearer focus, better decisions and renewed joy in the ministry God has entrusted to you.
Your church needs your leadership.
Your family needs your leadership.
And the Kingdom needs healthy pastors who finish well.
I'm honored to come alongside you and help you strengthen the leader God has called you to be.

Dr. Nelson Searcy
Founding / Teaching Pastor
The Journey Church: New York City | Boca Raton, FL
Here’s Just Some of What You’ll Discover:

About the Resource Author
Nelson Searcy is the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Journey Church, with locations across New York City and South Florida. For more than a decade he has been teaching pastors in his coaching networks how to grow as leaders and grow their churches through a focus on The Eight Systems of a Healthy Church®. Nelson is also the author of over 100 church growth resources and 21+ books, including The Renegade Pastor, The Difference Maker and the brand new Breakthrough: Discovering God’s Power for Your Problems.
BEFORE YOUR CHURCH CAN GROW, YOUR INNER MUSCLES MUST GROW
If you want to build a healthier, growing church, it starts by becoming a healthier, stronger leader.
The good news is that these leadership muscles can be developed — and this training will show you exactly how.
As you strengthen these nine inner muscles, you'll become more focused, more confident, more resilient and better equipped to lead the church God has entrusted to you.
Let’s get started!
Your Complete Resource Includes:
2Â Hours Of Audio Training
2 Hours of Audio Training on MP3 that you can transfer to your phone or MP3 player or listen to online.
Complete Transcript
Complete Transcript of the training that you can save onto your computer or tablet and read in more depth after going through the audio training.
A Complete Leader’s Guide
A Complete Leader’s Guide so that you can take this resource and train your staff, key leaders and volunteers. You’ll have everything you need to lead this seminar in your church!
Listener’s Guide With Fill-In-The-Blank Notes
Listener’s Guide with fill-in-the-blank notes in a convenient PDF format that you can print and use to follow along, or simply view on your computer or tablet for easy reference.
2Â Bonus Documents
You'll also receive 2 exclusive bonus documents that complement your training: An illustrated "at-a-glance" Infographic of The 9 Inner Muscles; and a multi-page Executive Summary highlighting all key ideas from the resource. These documents will greatly enhance your resource study. Â
You’ll Also Receive TWO BONUS resources valued at $599.90:
FREE downloadable resource, The Stress Management Seminar by Nelson Searcy ($299.95 value)
There is no such thing as a stress-free ministry, but you can be free from the distress zone that derails that ministry! By implementing these 10 best practices for stress management, you can exponentially maximize your impact and be better positioned to fulfill the calling that God has placed on your life.
Includes: 3 hours of audio training, complete transcript, fill-in-the-blank listener’s guide and leader's guide
FREE downloadable resource, 10 Ways to Increase Your Ministry Influence by Nelson Searcy ($299.95 value)
Influencing people is at the heart of what we do as church leaders. We see that through our preaching, through our writing, through our impact on the community. Get a biblically-based blueprint to expand your leadership and fulfill your calling! You'll discover 10 proven, specific ways to increase your ministry influence.
Includes: 3 hours of audio training, complete transcript, fill-in-the-blank listener’s guide and leader's guide
100% NO-HASSLE, MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
If you listen to and apply the lessons from this resource and you still do not believe you have discovered 9 inner muscles that will grow your leadership so you can grow your church, just return it ANYTIME WITHIN THE NEXT YEAR for a full no-hassle, no questions asked refund.
How to become the kind of leader who can confidently guide your church through growth, change and unexpected challenges — without becoming overwhelmed in the process