Breathing Small-Group Life Into Your Ministry TeamsMany churches that aren't experiencing growth are still getting a decent flow of new people in the front door. The problem is that those people are continuing to flow out the back door. Church-growth consultant Thom Rainer says there are four key... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, pastors corner
Addition on SteroidsMy college degree and first full-time job were in the area of math education. I found that every one of my math students knew how to add. However, some really struggled with multiplication. Adding is easy. We learn to add early on by holding up one... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, multiplying
Our Story, Their Stories, His StoryOne of the biggest challenges facing small group members and leaders is how to actually share their faith in a way that others who don’t know Jesus will hear it. One powerful way is through the use of personal stories. They can spark abrupt laughter... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, training
Joy to (Your Part of) the WorldThe holiday season is a great time to get to know your neighbors better, as well to let your neighbors get to know your small group. Give everyone a chance to unwind from their holiday stress, and remind them of the real meaning of Christmas at the... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, small group health
Prayer and Your New GroupPrayer. It's one of the most important things you'll do together as a small group... but also one of the most intimidating. Especially when your group first gets going. Help ease the discomfort by modeling and leading different types of prayer during... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, getting started
New Year’s Resolutions (for Small-Group Leaders)I don't do New Year's resolutions. Why bother, when you either think you're perfect already, or that you’ll fail by March? That said, I’m going to give it the old college try. However, this isn't about you getting in shape or staying healthy, but your... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, small group health
Teaching Like JesusFar too many small groups rely on passive teaching methods that fail to engage group members, and as a result unintentionally limit the potential for real life change. The intellectual approach to Bible study, while popular, is far less productive... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, pastors corner