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
Free Market Small GroupsI recently interviewed Mark Batterson, who's lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington D.C. and author of such books as Wild Goose Chase . This is part 3 of that discussion, which will appear in Rev! Magazine’s Smart Ministry e-newsletter... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, pastors corner
It Starts at the TopPastor, you’re probably convinced that small groups are key to the development of your church. So you’re in at least one yourself, right? We all know that churches tend to take on the personalities of their leaders, and things are better caught than... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, pastors corner
What Kind of Small Group?Willow Creek recently released Follow Me , the expansion of their Reveal study on discipleship growth and spiritual formation. They divided people into four distinct stages of spiritual development, and looked at the things that served as catalysts to... Likes [1]Comments [1] TAGS: leadership, pastors corner
In Support of Your SermonsPastor and Church Volunteer Central editor Brian Proffit offers advice to pastors on how small groups can help create even better sermons. Depending on the size of your church and the town you’re in, there are great arguments for creating small groups... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, pastors corner
Launching Into Third SpacePastor and small-group leader David Fisher offers a third way for small groups to develop and reach their world for Jesus. If I may use a broad brush stroke here, there seem to be two motivators for a church to (at least attempt to) develop a healthy... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, pastors corner
What Reunion Groups Can Do for Your Small Group MinistryTen years ago, I was a newly ordained pastor. However, the joy and hope of ordination were quickly replaced by despair over the civil war raging among factions of my first congregation. In addition, I had personal demons with whom I was struggling.... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, pastors corner