Put It in WritingMy wife and I have been leading a small group for the past 10 years, so the dynamics of small group leadership are second nature to us. Therefore, when I started recruiting small-group leaders I just assumed everyone knew what was involved with the... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, recruiting
Is Anybody There? YES!Whether you're looking to launch a new small-group ministry, a new church-wide campaign, or open up a few new small groups at your church, the most important choices you make are your leaders. It's essential to keep people a priority over the... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, recruiting
Focusing on the ALL in SmALL GroupsSmALL Groups: Excuse the cutesiness of this concept, but hopefully it helps you retain the principle. The power behind an effective small group is in the ALL -- which means everyone participates. Far too many church small groups I've seen tend toward... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, pastors corner
Discovering Our ConnectionsWhether it's a one-time event or a long-term commitment, it's likely that the biggest obstacle to your small groups getting more involved in outreach is the statement, "But I don't know what to do." Sometimes that statement is caused by a lack of... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, training
Delete Your Recruiting MistakesI love the "delete" key on my computer. If I make a mistake, just one click allows me to start over. If only it were that easy in small-group ministry. A delete button would allow me to change methods I've used to recruit people that didn't value them... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, recruiting
Taking Your Small Groups 'Back to the Farm'Have you ever been to a farmers' market? It seems to be one of the new trends, at least in this part of the world. Instead of going to a monster chain supermarket, you get what you can from local farmers that pitch a tent in a parking lot somewhere.... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, getting started
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