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Posted on May 14, 2013, 9:13 am
If you were going to plant a garden, what would you do? I have asked this question many times at small group discipleship training. The first answers usually are: dig, plant, water. What else: weed, fertilize, pick. What else? Buy seeds. What kind of seeds will you buy? Oh, we have to decide what we are going to grow! Read more »
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Posted on April 9, 2012, 4:36 pm | 18 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 April 2, 2012, 6:30 am
Discipleship. Spiritual Formation. Christian Formation. Spiritual Transformation. Missional Discipleship… Have you heard these terms and wondered which each meant?
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Posted on March 27, 2012, 11:57 am
I know for myself that I lead by doing and coming alongside potential and present leaders to encourage, support and train them. It is usually the case that when there is a lack of leadership it is because there is no environment or atmosphere of leadership development happening in the church.
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Posted on March 13, 2012, 9:41 am
If you're going to include PB small groups as part of your disciple-making ministry, you will need to spend more time than most on a plan to initiate intentionality on moving people forward in their spiritual growth. People's natural tendency will be to stay comfortable and not become disciples or at least as Jesus intended them to.
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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
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
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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