Small Group Resources
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Posted on May 7, 2012, 10:29 am | 1 comment
Topics: Discipleship, Small Group Resources
"Time flies when you're having fun." I guess I would say that would be my mantra too having been the guide of the Network's Small Groups section for some sixteen months or so. I don't know where the time went. And now that I'm moving on I thought I'd just do a little reflecting.
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Posted on April 25, 2012, 8:56 am
Topics: Small Group Resources
The Sonship material comes in various formats, some which are shorter and less intensive than others. When considering how to use Sonship, it should be noted that more is better. However, being exposed to the material in any of several formats has value.
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Posted on April 9, 2012, 4:36 pm | 17 comments
Sonship is written and taught from a Reformed perspective, and it moves our great theological truths from our heads into the nitty gritty of life. Its perspective is life changing and practical and sets a foundation for other forms of discipleship.
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Posted on February 21, 2012, 10:42 am
For years CRHM encouraged churches to adopt the Principle-Based model/philosophy of small group ministry almost exclusively. I thought it was worth another look. This is part one of two.
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Posted on January 30, 2012, 5:45 pm | 4 comments
Topics: Small Group Resources
Even though I've been writing and posting in small groups for over a year now, I haven't necessarily covered what you've been looking for. Here's your chance to challenge me with some ideas for articles and blogs.
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Posted on January 16, 2012, 11:32 am
Topics: Discipleship, Small Group Resources
I've recently finished the book Building a Discipling Culture by Mike Breen and Steve Cockram and was so inspired by it I wanted to write a review. Then I checked my frequented blog reads and discovered Mark Howell had already done a fine job. With permission I've posted his review.
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Posted on January 5, 2012, 11:37 am | 2 comments
If a marriage is a gift from God then why are so many falling apart in the church? We know that marriage is God's idea and is supported by the church. I believe God uses community to undergird marriage as we support one another. Small groups can play a pivotal role
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Posted on October 17, 2011, 1:06 am
It's great when you come across some great small group curriculum. But it's even better when it's FREE. Scott Boren's book Missional Small Groups has really been gathering ground and very worth reading. Check out the curriculum that he's developed helping groups to be groups and impact their communities.
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Posted on July 5, 2011, 1:20 pm
Churches who are serious about their ministry effectiveness value evaluation and honest criticism....t churches who have regular evaluation of staff and ministries are far more effective than those churches that don't evaluate. So if you want your small groups to be more effective as well as their leaders, evaluation is a must.
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Posted on April 18, 2011, 1:34 pm | 3 comments
I have two books to recommend for churches who already have small groups or who are considering starting new groups. They are challenging yet practical but extremely insightful and will be a valuable resource for any church who take their small group ministry seriously.
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Posted on March 28, 2011, 12:18 pm | 1 comment
People approach small groups differently with different motivations. What about you or people in your group? Alan Danielson outlines how people approach small groups. And the approach makes a huge difference in both the group's growth and a person's spiritual formation...
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Posted on March 21, 2011, 3:59 pm | 9 comments
Having been a small group geek for more than twenty years I knew that there were a lot of models out there that might fit, there was a ton of curriculum we could use -- some of it really focused on discipleship and mission. But I knew we needed to start with something simple and easy to work with ...
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Posted on March 15, 2011, 11:54 am | 8 comments
Topics: Small Group Leaders, Small Group Resources
Most people don't deal with conflict well or fight well in most relationships, not just marriage. One of the biggest reasons for that is the inability to listen well, especially when it comes to conflict. We're usually too busy thinking about how we will respond or why we're right and the other person is wrong, to even consider the other person's reasoning.
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Posted on June 7, 2010, 9:03 am
Recruiting small group leaders is an on-going task of the Small Group Leadership Team. This resource provides suggestions on key traits to consider when recruiting small group leaders and allows you to map groups by type, age and gender.
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Posted on May 27, 2010, 1:11 pm
A calendar for Small Group leaders and coordinators to help implement the vision of their ministry.
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