Hi, I’m Nelson Searcy, founder of The Journey Church and Church Leader Insights with a big question for you — What does the full redemptive potential of your church look like?
In other words, if everything in your church were operating at the height of capacity and efficiency, how many people would you be reaching with the gospel?
You are called to cooperate with God in maximizing every area of your church for His glory. To position your church to have the greatest impact possible, both on the people within it and on the community where you minister.
One of the most effective, proven ways to do this — Maximize your church by maximizing the systems that hum beneath it surface.
MAXIMIZED SYSTEMS = MAXIMIZED CHURCH
God is into systems. He organized the universe with systems. He established the measurement of time through a system. He formed the human body as a cohesive unit of systems.
All the parts of the body — both the church body and the physical body — work together, allowing people to fulfill God’s purposes on this earth. And both of those bodies function best through well-developed systems.
A S.Y.S.T.E.M. is any ongoing process that:
Saves
You
Stress
Time
Energy
Money
…and continues to produce results.
Good systems function under the surface to keep things running smoothly so that you can concentrate on more important priorities. We may not be aware of a good system when it’s running well, but there is no mistaking when something isn’t working like it should.
Can the same thing be true in the church? Absolutely.
We know that the church is a body, so it follows that the church also has systems working beneath the surface. Even if you don’t know how to identify those systems, much less keep them healthy, they are there, both simple and complex, ready to help you achieve God’s purposes for your church.
THE EIGHT SYSTEMS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH®
The eight systems of every church are interconnected. While some may be more developed than others, none of these systems can stand alone. And since a church is a living entity, like us, the well-developed systems run whether we are thinking about them are not. Still, to make sure that all of our church’s systems are running correctly, we should take them in for a periodic checkup.
Healthy churches have healthy systems. Eight systems, to be exact:
1. Assimilation: How we move people from first-time guests to fully-engaged members
2. Evangelism: How we attract more unchurched and mobilize our people to reach more people for Christ
3. Stewardship: How we develop extravagant givers at our church
4. Ministry: How we mobilize people for significant ministry
5. Strategy: How we constantly evaluate and improve our church
6. Small Groups: How we fill and reproduce small groups at our church
7. Leadership: How we develop leaders at all levels of our church
8. Worship Planning: How we plan, implement and evaluate our services
All churches are made up of the same exact systems, even though we may view and utilize them in slightly different ways based on our individual calls to ministry. The question isn’t whether or not these systems are in place, but whether or not they’re being maximized.
There are simple ways to foster the full potential of your systems — and thereby the full redemptive potential of your church — no matter what stage each one is currently in. Whether your church is like a brand-new baby, just starting the journey of growth, or like a robust adult in the prime of life, its eight systems are in place, waiting to be maximized for life-changing results.
When your church’s systems are healthy you will see continuous results and have a greater impact in your community.
But in our current Post-Post-Covid World, slack has crept back into our church systems — and wherever there is slack, there is lack.
DISCOVER THE PROVEN, PRACTICAL ELEMENTS OF EACH CHURCH SYSTEM AND THE KEY CHURCH GROWTH MULTIPLIERS FOR MAXIMUM RESULTS!
That’s why I invite you to bring your team to Washington, D.C. for the newly refocused Church Growth and Systems Boot Camp, on Wednesday, July 26 – Friday, July 28, 2023.
It’s at this don’t-miss intensive event where I will reveal the latest and most impactful lessons on each of the Eight Systems of a Healthy Church®. From these 3 powerful days, you’ll walk away with a ton of easy-to-implement ideas and clear next steps for maximum growth!
Join me and your fellow pastors for this 3-day LIVE in-person event:
CHURCH GROWTH AND SYSTEMS BOOT CAMP
Dates: Wednesday, July 26 – Friday, July 28, 2023
Starts at 9:30am ET on Wednesday and ends at 12:30pm on Friday, making it easy to travel out
Location: Washington, D.C.
YOUR SPECIAL CODE TO REGISTER AT 53% OFF
This Boot Camp is too critical to miss. And in appreciation for allowing us to partner with you in ministry, you can sign up at 53% OFF today using this exclusive special code:
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BRING YOUR TEAM TO WASHINGTON, D.C. FOR A BRAND NEW BOOT CAMP EXPERIENCE — UPDATED & EXPANDED!
Featuring:
– New Church Growth focus tied in to the Eight Systems — Dr. Gary McIntosh will join me and share proven and cutting-edge church growth ideas!
– Special breakout sessions on the most impactful church systems
– Optional Bonus Museum Tour Day in DC on Tuesday, July 25 — private bus tour of key sites in Washington, D.C. plus extended time at The Museum of the Bible and the US Holocaust Memorial Museum.
– Hosted by a Titanium Member church near Washington, D.C — get up-close and learn directly from this host pastor who has applied all eight systems in his church!
The church is located on the Virginia side near a Metro stop with easy access to local attractions, restaurants and great hotels.
– And more giveaways and bonuses to be announced!
TRAIN ON THE EIGHT SYSTEMS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH® — AND THE CHURCH GROWTH MULTIPLIERS FOR EACH SYSTEM
Whether you are brand new to the systems, or have been implementing them for years, you will get the essential tools you need to GROW like never before.
I’m going to spend an hour on each system:
20 Minutes — Review of basic foundation
20 Minutes — New tools and strategies, what’s working today at The Journey and at churches in my coaching networks
20 Minutes — Connection to advanced theme this year — identifying Church Growth Multipliers: the essential part of each system that has the greatest impact on the overall health and growth of the church!
JOIN US FOR A HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING EVENT WITH TOP-NOTCH SPEAKERS — YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF AND THE GROWTH OF YOUR CHURCH!
Joining me on stage will be professor and church growth expert Dr. Gary McIntosh to update us on the best and cutting-edge church growth ideas. As part of this year’s new theme, we’ll be identifying the essential part of each system to maximize your church’s growth!
Kerrick Thomas and Jason Hatley are also back to teach on the systems as well and share learnings from The Journey Church. Plus, more speakers to be announced for our special system breakout sessions!
Get ready to dramatically improve each church system — with just small tweaks and very little time!
You’re in for quite a treat at our brand new live event in DC. Click here to learn more and sign up now at 53% OFF using your special code – DODD2023
This next year could be the BEST YEAR yet in the history of your church!
Your partner in ministry,
Nelson
P.S. From a health and growth standpoint, there are certain systems you should work on first to reap the fastest results.
The key is to do something. Even if you can’t overhaul all eight of your systems right away, you can take small immediate action steps within each one that will move your church closer to the vision God has for it.
This three-day event will give you a refresher on the basics of each of the Eight Systems of a Healthy Church®. And the essential tools you need to GROW like never before.
I can’t wait to join you in this brand new location in Washington, D.C. — it’s going to be very special. You won’t want to miss this packed event! And because you are a Brian Dodd on Leadership subscriber and reader, you can sign up at 53% OFF today using this exclusive special code:
DODD2023
Questions or prefer to register by phone? Call us at 561.921.8488, ext. 2.
Or Click Here to Secure Your Spot Now Using Your Special Code – DODD2023
Dr. Nelson Searcy
Founding / Teaching Pastor
The Journey Church NYC * Boca Raton FL
Founder, www.ChurchLeaderInsights.com
Author, www.NelsonSearcyBooks.com