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Posted on January 30, 2012, 5:45 pm | 4 comments
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. Read more »
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Posted on January 16, 2012, 11:32 am
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 December 12, 2011, 4:50 pm
December is busy enough. So who wants another event? Why not maximize your normal December activities by inviting someone along. Or you could use the most of the December opportunities to grow and start new small groups in January. Here are some good things to consider...
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Posted on November 28, 2011, 11:13 am
Asking good questions is almost an art form in my opinion. I'm talking about well-phrased, intentional, smart questions that open people up to get to the heart of the matter. Smart, well-placed questions can take your small group to a whole new level of sharing and growth.
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Posted on November 22, 2011, 1:27 am
For many years within the small group realm there has been a lot of discussion on whether small groups should be open or closed. Perhaps our default mode especially in our CRC communities is to err on the side of being comfortable and thus short-circuiting true discipleship... This repost has a lot o reads but would be better with some discussion :-)
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Posted on November 14, 2011, 10:39 am
“I can’t find enough leaders!” Have you ever said that? If you have, you’re in good company. It’s one of the most common complaints of small group ministry point people. It doesn't have to be that way. Check out this article by Mark Howell.
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Posted on October 31, 2011, 2:49 pm
We all want to see our small groups grow and thrive. But when we don't have a strategy for that growth and transformative potential in every group, they will fade into being just another program or disappear altogether. Here are some key ingredients to tap into and increase your small group potential.
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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 October 10, 2011, 8:35 am | 9 comments
I haven’t seen any mention of a Women’s Ministry or women’s perspective in the CRC Network or the Banner, yet more than 50% of the members of the CRC are women. Rarely do I see anything other than Coffee Break in the CRC. This is a wonderful ministry but is that all Women’s Ministry is?
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Posted on September 28, 2011, 12:00 am | 1 comment
Building community is essential if people in your group are going to care for and confide in one another....If the goal is to see people spiritually transformed into disciples through the small group then leaders must guide people in that direction by first connecting people, slowly getting to know each other in a more personal way...
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Posted on September 12, 2011, 1:18 pm
Here's a church really challenging the status quo of what church is supposed to be. Jeff Vanderstelt, pastor of the Soma Communities seeks to be a missional community. It's a challenge for all of us. This is the stuff we need to be talking about in our churches. Check it out.
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Posted on August 29, 2011, 1:40 pm | 3 comments
I received some interesting responses after our recent prayer service. A number of people found it difficult to pray that the Holy Spirit would instill in them a passion for the lost. To pray that prayer can be scary when your focus on being a disciple has been more about being a faithful church attender than to follow Jesus into the big bad world to share the Gospel.
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Posted on August 23, 2011, 9:05 am
Some call habits such as prayer, fasting, scripture memory, simplicity and solitude and silence “weight lifting for the soul.” They can be used to build up the strength of my soul in order to become more like Jesus. Maybe this is what Paul was referring to when he told Timothy to “train yourself to be godly.” (I Tim. 4:7)
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Posted on August 14, 2011, 1:57 am | 1 comment
Every person in your group has different expectations for your group. Some folks were in a group before and long for the good old days of comfortable koinonia. For whatever reason they joined or what they expect, the key to successful group life is a thoroughly-discussed and well-articulated group agreement.
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Posted on August 1, 2011, 12:05 am
When individuals are able to make a meaningful contribution, feel a sense of belonging and connect significantly with others, the result is community. Ideally, small groups should provide a fertile environment for life change, but that’s only going to happen as the church rediscovers the centrality of community. Guest article by Bill Donahue.
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