Brand New Resource: The Church Budget!
I've got a brand new resource that's we're releasing at www.church-strategies.com today. it's called "The Church Budget" and it covers everything you need to know about budgeting and compensation. Here's what I know will be on special interest to Senior Pastors: This resource has an entire CD devoted to staff compensation.I've served on 10 church boards over the last decade and I've learned a thing or two about staff compensation. This resource has the 15 most important principles of staff compensation. This alone is a CD that you'll come back to time and again. Here's the resource description from the www.church-strategies.com site: Make … Read More
Direct Mail that Works
Here's the mailer that we did for our 10th anniversary. This direct mail piece went out only to our list (names and addresses we've received in our services or from our website). It's like a giant birthday card. It was incredibly well received. The mailer was 8×10 folded. Then it opened up to double the size. We're going to be talking about all things outreach and marketing in our FREE "Outreach Essentials" Tele-seminar tomorrow (September 22nd) at 1PM EST. You can register for free here.
3rd Quarter Giving
With the 3rd quarter almost over, now is a great time to prepare to send out a giving statement to everyone who has given to your church in 2010. This way is anyone is "behind" in their giving, they see that in their statement and get caught up. Also, it's a great time to update the on what's going on and give them a sneak peak into this year's Christmas offering. We send out giving statements every quarter and not only do we see an increase in giving every time we mail out statements, it's also a great opportunity to … Read More
Sunday Stuff…
– I can honestly say that today was my favorite service ever at Calvary! – We celebrated our 10th Anniversary as a church – It was an amazing day. The staff made a video that literally wiped me out. I cried for the 1st 5 minutes of my message. I was very honored by their kind words. (I'll try to upload the video) – My wife and I started with 5 people (7 of us in total) in 2000. To see all that God has done was overwhelming. I am blown away by God's grace. – Calvary's 1st worship leader … Read More
Randomness…
– Totally excited out of my mind about this Sunday! We're celebrating our 10th anniversary as a church and it's going to be a amazing time! – I'm flying up to Atlanta to meet up with some friends and drive to Anderson, SC for Newspring's Leadership conference. Looking forward to that. – Next Wednesday I'm leading a free tele-seminar called, "Outreach Essentials". Lots of people already signed up. I have to reserve more phone lines! You can register here. – My Explosive Outreach Coaching Network starts in just under a month. A great group is forming for this network. I have … Read More
It’s 8 Days Away!
Outreach Essentials Tele-SeminarDate: September 22nd, 2010Time: 1PM-2PM ESTLocation: Wherever you have access to a phone!Seminar Description: Learn the Steps to Effective Outreach! Too many leaders are spending a lot on outreach and seeing little by way of results. 50,000 pieces of direct mail are going out and only a few are showing up to the event. Thousands are being spent online, but only a few clicks are translating into people at the church services. Here's the reality: Now is the best time to reach people! But to reach those in our community, we need to know the essentials of outreach. … Read More
Stuff You have to know (but didn’t realize it) – Part 6
#6 – Let you wife find her place of ministry naturally Too often in church world, the define the role of the Pastor's wife in a very narrow scope. She needs to either: 1. Play an instrument 2. Teach Women 3. Teach Children I've talked to many Pastors wive who are leading women's ministries and don't want to, but do it because "their husband makes them". Here's my encouragement to you: let your wife find her place of ministry naturally. Also Pastor, you are responsible for everyone in your church, not just the men. The discipling of the whole … Read More
Sunday Stuff…
– Awesome day at Calvary! – I finished the book of Ephesians by teaching Ephesians 6:13-24. – Talked about the armor of God. – The band did "Our God" by Chris Tomlin. What a great song! – Prayed with a lot of people going through tough times. Praying for God to do big things in their lives. – Looking forward to celebrating our 10th anniversary next Sunday. Can't believe it's been 10 years. – So much to be thankful for. We've been incredibly blessed. – We're starting a brand new series of studies in the book of Judges called, "Heroes … Read More
Free Outreach Tele-Seminar
Outreach Essentials Tele-SeminarDate: September 22nd, 2010Time: 1PM-2PM ESTLocation: Wherever you have access to a phone!Seminar Description: Learn the Steps to Effective Outreach! Too many leaders are spending a lot on outreach and seeing little by way of results. 50,000 pieces of direct mail are going out and only a few are showing up to the event. Thousands are being spent online, but only a few clicks are translating into people at the church services. Here's the reality: Now is the best time to reach people! But to reach those in our community, we need to know the essentials of outreach. … Read More
