Are You Ready for…the Small-Group Games?Small-group leaders use many skills as they grow their groups. They organize, listen, facilitate, challenge, pray, and problem-solve -- and that's just the beginning! How can you possibly train small-group leaders for every skill they need? Training... Likes [8]Comments [0] TAGS: small group training, small group experiences, small group leadership
Focus: The Final Component of Simple Disciple-MakingIt's been a struggle to finish the last session in this leadership-training series. My mind has gone from this week's Sunday school lesson to the boxes of Christmas decorations down the hall. I've answered the phone instead of letting it go to... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: discipleship, small group training, focus, small group leadership, small group experiences
Alignment: The Third Component of Simple Disciple-MakingSome of you will remember that catchy jingle "Have It Your Way," introduced by Burger King in the mid '70s. As part of its appeal the marketing department explained it this way: You have the right to have what you want, exactly when you want it.... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: small group, small group leadership, small group training, church unity, simple church, discipleship
Movement: The Second Component of Simple Disciple-MakingNo one likes to be stuck. You don't have to look further than the line at your local grocery store or the traffic on the way home to see evidence of this. And yet for many, life can feel like a treadmill -- always moving but not really going anywhere.... Likes [3]Comments [0] TAGS: training, discipleship, small group leadership
Clarity: The First Component of Simple Disciple-MakingWe live in a complex, sometimes complicated world. We believe that more is better, so we often end up with a "supersize me" mentality. The technology that promised to organize and simplify our lives has left many with more information and activity... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: training, discipleship, small group leadership, small group experiences
LEAD Your LeadersI'm always amazed at the individuals who volunteer to give their time to work with small groups. In my experience they always seem to be those who want nothing more than to help, but may need direction in their leadership. The need to offer that... Likes [2]Comments [0] TAGS: training, le, leadership, relational
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 [6]Comments [0] TAGS: training