I often marvel at the readiness of many to volunteer as a leader, teacher, or even sponsor of a class, team, or group as long as it's a "small" group. The assumption: "As long as it's a small group, I can handle it." But think about it: What's "small" about personal engagement, directive counsel, immediate advice, personal interaction, or meaningful dialogue? Nothing ! And yet many approach small groups as if what happens within them...
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Putting the right people in the right seats can be one of the most daunting responsibilities you have as you develop and build your small-group ministry teams. Following these guidelines will help ensure that you "make the grade" when recruiting and...
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Most would agree that Robert Lewis, best-selling author and founder of the highly successful Men's Fraternity, found himself in a challenging position when a group of women came to him and asked him to develop a resource that would offer women some of...
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Harbour Island, Bahamas-The lengthy crime spree of Colton Harris-Moore, aka "The Barefoot Bandit," ended last weekend when police nabbed him during a high-speed boat chase. Harris-Moore, 19, has eluded capture since walking out of a halfway house more...
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Have you ever envisioned what it looks like for a small group to bear the weight of spiritual friendships? What carries a small group experience from week to week without crumbling under the weight of conflict, pain… in short, people ? Sustainability...
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Try this idea to get your group talking about the importance of "mixing it up" -- both in terms of communication and in getting group members to use the gifts God's given them. You'll need all the ingredients necessary to make pizza together....