Follow these steps to lead meaningful and effective leaders meetings.
by Doug Patch
It is difficult to imagine how a leader can effectively communicate to the home group—verbally and by modeling—excitement and direction for evangelism and discipleship without healthy leaders meetings that evaluate the success and direction of the group. Here is a brief guide on how leaders meetings can help a home group "stay the course."
Here are some potential barriers to good leaders ...
A Bible study group led a young woman to Christ through their love and acceptance.
by Life Together
Jane was miserable. She'd never really wanted to start having sex with David. Even though she cared deeply for him, she was only a freshman in college, and it seemed like a big step to take.
"But it will make us so much closer, Jane," David would say. After a while, Jane gave in. At first, it did make her feel closer to David. But two months later, he broke up with her, and she was left feeling used ...
Take the time to make a wise choice in what your group will study.
by Michael Mack
One question often heard in small groups is, "What are we going to study next?" Rather than sailing toward a destination, many small groups are like a sailboat at sea being "tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching" (Eph. 4:14). As you lead your group, these questions provide you with five principles for selecting the next study for your group:
Brett Eastman's story about the development of small groups at Saddleback church.
by Life Together
After five years of championing small groups at Willow Creek Community Church, Brett Eastman shuttled his family westward to Orange County, California. He was hired at Saddleback Church and figured he would pick up where he left off at Willow.
But Saddleback was not Willow. In this interview, Brett Eastman, founder and CEO of Lifetogether, talks about the difference between the churches and what he ...
Take these steps to care for small-group leaders and keep them functioning well.
by Brett Eastman
Sally had been leading a small group for a few months when Jane, her small group coach, called her. Sally thought, That's her job to call me; she really doesn't care, and consequently, didn't connect with her. A week later, Jane called again. This time Sally thought she was really nice but was still just doing her job.
Jane had to call Sally eight times before she believed Jane actually cared and ...
Models for intentional discipleship in a small groups church, focusing on closed discipleship groups.
David Limiero
Two years into my ministry at First Christian Church in Naperville, Illinois, I came to a stunning realization. Although by all outward signs our groups were a success, something vital was missing.
A person could be actively involved in our small group system (or our Adult Bible Classes) and conceivably never learn how to have a personal prayer life, never get a basic overview of the Bible, never learn ...
Models for intentional discipleship in a small groups church, focusing on open group membership coupled with one-on-one mentoring.
David Limiero
In past months we've looked at two different approaches to discipleship in the small groups church: closed discipleship groups and the combination of open groups with elective seminars. This month we examine a third alternative: coupling open group membership with one-on-one mentoring of group members. While this approach is less common than the others, it brings some unique advantages.
Help individuals find the intersection of finite and infinite in such a way as to make sense of their current situation and take courage for the future.
Dan Lentz
At this year's Convergence Conference (www.EasumBandy.com), I gained some great insights into small group spiritual formation from Thom Bandy's main session—"Global Positioning for the Soul." The talk gave me some perspective as I think about the struggles facing individuals in my small group.
As I look at my current small group, there are a variety of human problems. Terminal illness, divorce, ...
We ensure that each member is discipled and equipped so that they can one day lead their own small group.
Jeff Patton
Well…it is Thursday night and the gang is gathering again. Not sure what will happen, things are pretty open and agendas are floating. We are trying to understand what it means to be church right now…right here. There are between 12-16 adults who meet here each week for study, prayer, worship, care, and to dream about reaching others for Jesus. But it is so much more than that. I have ...
A life reflecting biblical obedience could be described as one who loves God with his whole heart, soul and mind, and loves his neighbor as himself. By definition biblical obedience is submission or adherence to biblical principles. To obey one must first have some knowledge of those principles. Yet simply knowing a truth does not necessarily affect behavior. Have you ever been in a situation where ...
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