Meet Ed Stetzer

On Wednesday, May 1, you’ll have the opportunity to hear some of the nations best communicators talk about how they prepare and deliver messages.  It’s a free, online event from 12pm – 4pm EDT.  Register for free here. One of the people you’ll hear from is Ed Stetzer.  Here are some things you should know…

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What to Do When A Key Volunteer Quits

When a key volunteer or leader steps out of their position, it can feel like a punch in a gut.   And punches to the gut hurt, whether you are expecting them or not.  So what do you do when that key volunteer tells you he’s going to take some time off from serving?  Here are…

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Meet Dave Ramsey

Dave Ramsey has his work cut out for him.  In a world mired in financial debt, Dave has become America’s most trusted voice on money and business. The Dave Ramsey show is heard by more than six million listeners each week on over 500 radio stations.  His live events around the country are regularly sold-out.…

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Meet Dr. Crawford Loritts

I first heard Dr. Loritts speak 17 years ago.  We actually spoke at a conference together. I’m glad I went first and didn’t have to follow him!   Dr. Loritts is the Senior Pastor of Fellowship Church in Roswell, Georgia.  He is also the host of “Living A Legacy”, a daily radio program heard on…

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Meet Nancy Duarte

I first heard of Nancy through her TED talk.  I was so impressed I picked up her book, Resonate.  Little did I know that it would have a significant impact on my preaching and speaking.  Resonate is one of the best books on communication I have ever read and Nancy is one of the sharpest…

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Show it, Don’t just say it

One of the principles of Preaching Rocket is “show it, don’t just say it.”  It comes front he core belief that people forget what we say, but they will remember stories and object lessons.  Here’s a short video from Zak White, a Preaching Rocket member.  Check out how he illustrated a powerful, Biblical truth.

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5 Powerful Stories of Generosity During Easter

Part of the Giving Rocket Core Coaching program is developing a system that takes advantage of big days and events.  And there is no bigger day than in the life of a church than Easter! Utilizing big days is a perfect time to unleash generosity because people respond to deadlines.  Big days move donors forward. …

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How Maysville Baptist Church is Overcoming Their Funding Challenges

When I think of the spiritual fruit of kindness, two church leaders that always come to mind are Senior Pastor Brian Stowe and Church Business Administrator Robert Dial, both of the Maysville (Ga) Baptist Church. Our team was originally introduced to these two men at a Giving Rocket Tour event at Piedmont Church in Marietta, GA. …

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We’re Launching a New Rocket

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new core coaching program. Redneck Rocket, a 12-step program complete with coaching, done-for-you resources and world-class interviews, launches today. The twelve coaching modules include: The ABCs of Being a Redneck. There’s no shame in admitting you’ve never left the southern state of your birth. In this…

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What To Do The Week After Easter

It’s the Monday after Easter and you work at a church.  What do you today, and what should you do this week? Two words:  Follow up. Make this week all about follow up – following up with those who attended, those who donated money, those who made decisions and those who served.  Here’s a few…

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