Reaching the Next Generation on the Next Level
Student ministry is on the bleeding edge of reaching the world, because it’s where the next leaders are coming from. Reaching the next generation is one of the most crucial and critical aspects of any church. And your student ministry could be one of the greatest growth catalysts for your church. But it’s not just about getting a bunch of students to show up on a Wednesday night. The greatest calling of a student ministry is to become a ...
C3 2016 is almost here
Leaders, our annual C3 is just around the corner! This year, we're bringing in the heavy hitters, so don't miss it! Make sure you register you and your team today...and we'll see you at C3 2016!
Celebrating 7 Million Meals!
In 2010, the nation of Haiti was hit with an earthquake that rocked that nation to its core. That same year, Fellowship Church established C3 Global, an organization whose goal is to collaborate with and unite churches to work together around the world. One day after that devastating earthquake in Haiti, C3 Global hit the ground, ready and able to help that nation recover. Since we began our work in Haiti, we have extended our reach to ...
Structured for Success
Is your church structured for success? Sadly, many churches aren’t. They go with the flow in order to maintain the status quo. But God never called us to the status quo. He called us to lead out in the world and to win people for Christ! And winning people for Christ isn’t about maintaining; it’s about advancing and growing! So how do you structure your church for growth, for success? In my book, The Creative Leader, I took a long look at ...
Who are THEY?
We're all created to live in relationship. After all, human beings are relational creatures. But the question we have to ask is, "WHO ARE THEY?" How do we know if we are doing life with the right THEY? Do a friendventory! Here are six concise questions that will help you determine if you're doing life with the right they, or the wrong they... Do they motivate me to love God more? Do they celebrate God’s blessings in my life? Do they ...
48 Hours That Will Change The Next 365 Days!
We're just days away from our international C3 Conference! This is something I look forward to every year, because I know the kind of impact it has in so many lives! This isn't just a pastors' conference - it's a leadership conference that can change your PERSPECTIVE, remind you of your PURPOSE, and reignite your PASSION for where God has placed you - no matter where that is! If you haven't signed up yet, make sure you do! And experience 48 ...
The Legend, Hero, Chris Kyle
This past weekend, American Sniper - the story of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle - released nationwide. It not only set box office records, it also brought back to the forefront of society our responsibility to remember and honor those men and women who have sacrificed so much for us. Before he was tragically killed, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk one-on-one with this Chris Kyle. And last fall, I was asked to write a small piece for The ...
The HOUSE always wins…
Have you ever thought about the fact that God wants us to risk? It's true. And we just kicked off a brand new series at Fellowship Church called "Gambling with God" where we're learning all about that fact. Here's a small part of the first installment... "God is a God of the risk. We have this risk-taking desire because of God. What are you risking for God? What are you doing that is causing you to say, "If I try this, if I do this, ...
Pastors… WATCH THIS!
Outreach Magazine recently came out with their "100 Fastest Growing Churches" issue. It's one that a lot of pastors read. Why? Because we love to look at the numbers. But before you read it, WATCH THIS VIDEO! Then read it, knowing that there's always a story behind the story!
God's there for me?
This weekend at Fellowship Church, we wrapped up our series called "The Table". It was an amazing two-part series that helped so many of us understand what our purpose is, what the local church should be about, and what it takes to experience all God has for us. Here's a brief section from this weekend's message... There are some out there who say, "You know, God's there for me." It sounds cool, but no. God's not there for you and me. [Or ...