The next time you have an underwhelming small group study time, ask yourself these ten questions.
Len Woods
During the heyday of the Vince Lombardi era, the Green Bay Packers once lost to an inferior team. Nothing went right on this particular Sunday. The team members dropped passes, missed blocks and were guilty of shoddy tackling (or not tackling at all!).
After this shockingly bad performance, the legendary coach informed his team there would be no customary Monday off. "Be at practice tomorrow morning ...
We need to break the leadership mold that has been cast around the spiritual gift of a shepherd.
Reid Smith
Over the years, dialogue about small group leadership has revolved around the gifting of a "shepherd." This thinking has been so pervasive that it is often assumed the best small group leaders are people with the spiritual gift of shepherd. The role, or gifting, of a shepherd will always be a major factor in how we view and discuss small group leadership, but it is time for the mold that has been ...
When you're launching small groups in your church, what should you look for in a leader?
Robert Damon
The attributes of a group leader can vary, depending on the expectations of the ministry and vision of the ministry leader or pastor. For some, the qualifications might be as simple as "Can you sit up and take nourishment? Is there a pulse?" For others, there may be a "checklist" of qualities, which could include an interview, background check, and references.
By using your different areas of giftedness, couples leadership can be an incredible and effective ministry.
Dan Lentz
"Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus." I know; it's a book title. I've never read it, but over the past few years, I think I've heard almost all of it … because I've heard so many people quote it to me "out loud!" There have been more than a few people who wanted me to realize that men and women each have unique strengths and weaknesses. They have wanted me to "get it" when it comes to ...
The journey of leadership starts long before you get the official title.
Steve Rowe
"Hey…have you ever considered leading a small group?"That is usually what people think is the beginning of their journey into small group leadership.However, the journey begins much earlier in the unofficial, perhaps unnoticed steps.This leadership journey is a continuum that I call the 5 H's of a leader's journey:
If you're considering becoming a Small-Group Leader, look to the people who've made an impact on your life for guidance.
Mark Whelchel
I recently met a young woman who was warm, caring, and had a vibrant faith in Jesus. She was knowledgeable of God's Word and had a natural ability to make people feel at ease. I was surprised when she declined being a small group leader because she didn't think she was qualified.
What does it take to be a leader of a small group? What skills are necessary to lead a group of people toward a closer relationship ...
Steps towards emphasizing Godly obedience rather than just biblical knowledge.
Joel Comiskey
I love education. I've dedicated my life to learning. But I must constantly remind myself that learning should never become an end in itself. The end or goal is obeying God's Word, thus giving glory to His name.
The Hebrew word for obey means "to hear." To truly hear God's Words implies obedience as opposed to simply receiving information. James writes, "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive ...
The same biblical principle underlies both small group and family.
Bettejean Sydnes Cramer
"Step aside, Ward and June Cleaver. The days of housewives in pearls and pumps are over." Rapidly disappearing are firm and fatherly chats with errant sons. A startling number of today's kids would have to hire a detective to track down bio-dad if they wanted to learn "father knows best." The grim statistics from the recent census confirm our worst suspicions–the traditional nuclear family is ...
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