(Some) Help for Burned-Out GroupsDrawing on her personal experience as someone who's been burned out, disappointed, and frustrated by small groups, Kim V. Engelmann makes a compelling case for changing our paradigm in her book Soul-Shaping Small Groups . Yet in the end, her critique... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: small group health, small group experiences, small group leadership, small group practices
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
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 [0]Comments [2] TAGS: bible study, discipleship, mentoring, spiritual formation, character, spiritual gifts, spiritual disciplines, leadership, vision, resource reviews
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
Getting There the Way God WantsFinding the Flow: A Guide for Leading for Small Groups and Gatherings . Tara Miller and Jenn Peppers. Book, 240p., $17.00. IVP Connect. Don't let the subtitle fool you -- it's not INcorrect, but it's not the kind of book you might think it is after... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: small group leadership, resource reviews
Connecting Women to God's WordDoes your women's group need to experience God's Word in a fresh way? Susan Lawrence talks about a resource that'll help you do just that. Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl: Living the Faith After Bible Class Is Over. Lysa TerKeurst. Book,... Likes [1]Comments [1] TAGS: stuff, resource reviews, bible study, women's
See God — EverywhereGod Sightings: The One Year Small Group Leader Guide . 112p, softcover. $9.99, Group Publishing. God Sightings: The One Year Companion Guide . 112p, softcover. $9.99, Group. God Sightings: The One Year Bible . NLT version, 1404p., softcover, NIV... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: stuff, resource reviews