Should I Stay Or Should I Go?Is there someone you've been investing who's ready to spread their wings? And are you ready to let go? Try this lesson in Season 4: Growing Others , from our brand-new series Growing Out: From Disciples to Disciplers , to get your group talking... Likes [6]Comments [0] TAGS: bible study, discipleship, growing out, mentoring, coaching
Miners Face Prolonged EntrapmentAugust 27, 2010 Copiapo, Chile -- Officials are carefully breaking the news to 33 trapped Chilean miners that they shouldn't expect a quick rescue. The miners, stuck 2,300 feet underground since an August 5 cave-in, may not be freed until Christmas.... Likes [1]Comments [1] TAGS: breaking news, miners, bible study, waiting, hardship, small group discussion
God Doesn't Use Cookie Cutters... but you will. Try this icebreaker to get your group members talking about the gifts God's given each of them. Use this to introduce Bible passages including 1 Corinthians 12; Romans 12:4-8, or Ephesians 4:1-16. You'll need: Cookie dough, cookie... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: icebreakers, spiritual gifts
Overcoming the Fear FactorWhat are you afraid of? Just talking about our fears can be a fearful experience, so jump start your small-group discussion with this simple and fun challenge, adapted from Simply Relevant: Finding Balance . And turn your fear factors into faith... Likes [5]Comments [0] TAGS: small group experiences, fear
Protests Continue Over Mosque Near Ground ZeroAugust 24, 2010 New York- As another anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks approaches, debate continues about whether an Islamic center and mosque should be built a few blocks from where the World Trade Center once stood. President Obama... Likes [2]Comments [0] TAGS: religious freedom, breaking news, islam, 9/11
Grad Student's Beliefs Could Lead to ExpulsionAugust 5, 2010 Augusta, Ga. -- Graduate student Jennifer Keeton is fighting back against her university, which says she must reconsider her ethical convictions. Keeton, a 24-year-old who's getting her master's degree in school counseling, says... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: breaking news, persecution, education
Recent Convert Rejects Organized ReligionAugust 9, 2010 New Orleans -- Bestselling novelist Anne Rice, who made headlines when she converted to Catholicism a decade ago, now says she's "quit being a Christian." On Facebook, Rice posted, "I remain committed to Christ as always... Likes [3]Comments [0] TAGS: religion, breaking news, social issues, doctrine, small group discussion