Small group health depends on preparing for success.
by Brett Eastman
When I first joined the staff at Saddleback Church. Rick told me he reserved seats for over 800 men on 7 different 747s headed to Washington, DC for Promise Keepers. I suggested we recruit leaders from some of the existing men's groups to launch a few more men's groups from the 800+ men going to the event. Over 300 men said they wanted to join a group, and half dozen men agreed to lead them.
By recording how the Lord speaks through His Word in the midst of specific circumstances, a Christian acquires a permanent record of God's faithfulness.
Keith Wright
By recording how the Lord speaks through His Word in the midst of specific circumstances, a Christian acquires a permanent record of God's faithfulness. Here's how the person you're discipling can begin a "portfolio of promises."
Divide a notebook into five sections and title them power, person, promises, presence, and purposes. As you learn about God's character and ways from your Bible reading, record ...
Who do you know who is still harassed and helpless , like sheep without a shepherd?
Neil Cole
How would you like to be a missionary to the fifth largest unchurched nation in the world … and never leave home?
The need is great all over the world to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. But one nation that may be overlooked is the one we live in. More than 187 million Americans remain unreached by the gospel, making us the fifth largest unchurched country in the world.
Training is essential; here's how to get your leaders to come.
Michael C. Mack
We are having a difficult time at our church motivating group leaders to seek training. Most come to our monthly training meetings, but many others hardly ever show up. Additionally, we have offered optional Sunday-evening classes and area small group seminars for group leaders, but no one has came. There is a great need for training, but we just can't seem to drum up interest. Any suggestions?
Can eternal happiness be achieved by selfish pursuit?
By John Ortberg
What is the gospel? Folks in the most interesting places are asking that question these days. When I was growing up, no one had to ask what the gospel was. We knew. It was the answer to the question: "If you were to die tonight, how do you know for sure you'd go to heaven?" The gospel was what got you saved. We knew what getting saved was, too. Getting saved was being placed in the heaven-bound category. ...
Darryl feels a need to be further equipped and encouraged; what can he do?
The Small Group Network Community
Darryl's been leading his group for nearly two years. He had good up-front training before he began leading, and he reads a book about leading groups (bought, of course, from the SGN Bookstore!), but he still feels a need to be further equipped and encouraged. Other small group leaders from Darryl's group have shared the same concern.
Your church has been on a spiritual roll with the 40 Days of Purpose campaign. Everyone's excited, but you're actually worried: What will happen to these wonderful small groups once 40 Days is over?
No need to fret. Whether you just finished the 40 Days of Purpose or another fall campaign in which you launched new small groups, with these tips, you can sustain and strengthen your small groups from ...
Starting something new is often easier than keeping it going—especially going well. Many small group pastors and champions especially feel this way after the completion of 40 Days of Purpose. People are connected like never before and rising to new spiritual heights, but you question how you are going to sustain this mountaintop experience.
In Part 1, Brett Eastman, CEO and Founder of Lifetogether, ...
To get the support you need, you sometimes have to seek it out.
Dan Lentz
Did you know that the word "coach" did not originally come from the English language? It comes from the Hungarian "kocsi", which means coach or bus. In 1556, it was used for the first time in England (source: http://encdine.ncdnet.org/en01/en01.html).
What is a coach? It is a vehicle that brings you to your goal. Rather than a bus, a coach is a person who helps you get from point A to point B. He ...
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