Helping the 21st-Century Woman NavigateMost 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... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: resource reviews, women's, bibl, bible study, robert lewis
There's Nothing "Small" About Small GroupsI 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... Likes [4]Comments [0] TAGS: pastors corner
For Everything, There Is a SeasonGrowing Out: From Disciples to Disciplers . Carl Simmons. Seasons 1-6, 176-200p. each. $14.99 each. Group Publishing. Finding the right small group study is often the "art of the deal" for many small groups. Which is better? A series of... Likes [10]Comments [2] TAGS: bible study, discipleship, mentoring, spiritual formation, character, spiritual gifts, spiritual disciplines, leadership, vision, resource reviews
Moving From Patterns to PracticesHave 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... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: small group health, practices
The Learning ConnectionAll too often, small-group leaders aren't equipped to teach effectively. In the 15 years since I started in ministry, I've come across various models of teaching. I've discovered how to use active learning. I've learned about cooperative learning.... Likes [2]Comments [0] TAGS: training
Just Meet the Need, Man!Over the past few years, I've had opportunity to work with thousands of men's leaders and pastors across the Southeast. These guys work hard preparing for monthly men's gatherings and offer dozens of small-group connection points for the men in their... Likes [1]Comments [3] TAGS: men's ministry, invitation
Taking Compassion From the Inside OutKeri Wyatt Kent. Simple Compassion: Devotions to Make a Difference in Your Neighborhood . 272p., paperback, $12.99. Zondervan. At first, Simple Compassion was a challenge I had to be drawn into. Perhaps it was because I tried to cram reading it into... Likes [4]Comments [0] TAGS: women's, compassion, outreach, resource reviews, ideas