Four Steps to Create Effective Church Systems
Back in 2006, I attended the Drive Conference with Andy Stanley. In my notebook, I wrote down something he said in a session about volunteer systems: Your system is perfectly designed to produce the results you’re getting. So, if you want better results, you have to improve the system. That got me thinking about…
Read MoreConfessions of a Frustrated Giver
In most churches 20% of the people do 80% of the work, which often means…20% of people give 80% of the income. If you want more people to give start by thanking the people who already give. Here is what one giver confessed: I am a frustrated giver. That is what I am. For context,…
Read MoreWhat do you do when you get STUCK in sermon prep?
I hate being stuck in traffic. But it happens. Usually when I’m on my way to something and never when I have extra time. I hate being stuck in line at Wal-Mart. No matter what lane I pick, I’m always behind the person fumbling through their purse to write a check. I hate being stuck…
Read MoreRocketCast 003: How to Prepare for Easter
In the third episode of RocketCast, Michael gives five ways you can prepare for Easter at your church. In this episode you will learn: Some ways you can prepare your heart and prepare your team for the spiritual side of Easter How to prepare and follow up with guests who attend church at Easter How to…
Read MoreConnect the Heart to Giving In Your Church
Are there struggles with giving in your church? Most churches struggle with with inconsistent giving at some point. One reason being that people in your congregation may not personally connect with the mission and vision of the church. It’s not because they don’t care. They may simply be unaware of how God is using your…
Read MoreFive Reasons People Aren’t Giving to Your Church
Are you frustrated more people don’t participate in the offering at your church? Do you hope and pray for more people to get involved in generosity? Are you teaching them what the Bible says about stewardship only to be disappointed that more people don’t follow through? Most churches know the offering is important…it’s the moment…
Read More20 Leadership Quotes and Lessons From Greg Surratt
We’re at the ARC (Association of Related Churches) conference this week. Here are 20 Leadership Quotes On Ministry from Greg Surratt – Lead Pastor of SeaCoast Church and President of ARC who spoke on Longevity In Ministry. Weariness and discouragement are the occupational hazards of church planting. Staffs are wonderful and also cause a lot of…
Read MoreRocketCast 002: How to Craft Compelling Messages (with Lysa Terkeurst)
In the second episode of RocketCast, Michael talks with Lysa Terkeurst about crafting compelling messages, creating sticky statements and authentically connecting with your audience. If you’re a speaker or a writer of any sort, you’ll find her insights helpful. In this episode you will learn: They key to creating memorable messages How to connect your message…
Read More29 Leadership Lessons From Matt Adair
In an effort to add value to church leaders, The Rocket Company attended the Velocity 2014 Conference. This was an incredible conference and should be on every church planter’s list for 2015. Matt Adair, Lead Pastor of Christ Community Church in Athens, GA and Director of Operations for the Acts 29 Network, conducted a ministry-changing…
Read MoreJoin Perry Noble, Chris Hodges, Carl Lentz and Others to learn about fully funded churches
Can I ask you a few questions? Is breakeven ministry getting old? Are you sick of saying no to the God-given dream because of a lack of finances? Are you tired of cutting the outreach budget because it’s too expensive? Are you stressed because you can’t hire the next staff position you desperately need? Are…
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