Small groups are an essential part of children's ministry.
by Dave Staal
During a recent toy repair project at home, I shared the recipe of two-part epoxy glue with my eight-year-old son. "When both clear gels are mixed together, they become super strong." At the time, though, I didn't realize that I had accidentally glued a screwdriver to the table.
Children's ministry also has two key ingredients that, when mixed together, make it "super strong": 1) creative, relevant ...
These obstacles don't have to stop you from doing something big.
by Brett Eastman
After 9/11, President Bush challenged Americans to participate in a national candle lighting ceremony and to ask God for help to get through the tragedy. The response was incredible. Days later I walked through my neighborhood and suggested to neighbors that we do something like this in our neighborhood as an evangelistic outreach and to show what happens when communities work together.
Encourage people in your group to take on some responsibility or task.
by Life Together
Some group members will be scared, so you need to cast vision for them. Let them know you believe in them and that they won't let you down. Also, follow Jesus' model when he sent out his disciples to serve. Pair them up on a task. Ask for two volunteers to plan a social event, and another couple to plan a group service or missions project.
If you've been leading the Bible study by yourself, identify ...
A church needs to carefully consider the risks and benefits before launching a group.
by Randy Christian
Support groups cost something. They tax the entire system of the church. A church may be flush with excitement at the prospects of helping a needy group, but if a church is not ready, a new support group can do more harm than good. We are wise, then, to count the cost of support groups before we start them.
After starting more than two dozen different support groups in our church, I've learned what ...
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?
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