https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:20:55 +0000 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:23:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/4-questions-ask-starting-small-group-ministry It’s exciting to start something new! Our imaginations start running and we become excited at the potential of this new endeavor. Ruth Kelder https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/4-questions-ask-starting-small-group-ministry Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:23:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/covenant-and-kingdom-dna-bible While Mike Breen does not claim to be a professional theologian, a biblical archeologist or an anthropologist, he does describe himself as an enthusiast for Scripture who over the years has reflected deeply on the themes of Sc Mike Breen https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/covenant-and-kingdom-dna-bible Tue, 08 Apr 2014 15:23:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/real-life-example-triads-and-quads Melissa is a mom to active young children and her husband works long hours. She felt like her life was spinning out of control. Convinced that she’d keep perspective if she could to find even minutes alone with God, she asked her triad to hold her accountable to do that. Ruth Kelder https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/real-life-example-triads-and-quads Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:10:34 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/recruiting-small-group-leaders-who-where-and-how-it Who to Recruit for Small Group Leadership Ruth Kelder https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/recruiting-small-group-leaders-who-where-and-how-it Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:13:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/are-your-groups-normal-or-are-they-making-difference-world In our modern questions about success, group growth, ways to “close the back door,” and strategies to survive through the ups and downs of overseeing small groups, most modern talk about small groups leads us to put pressure on the wrong things. Ruth Kelder https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/are-your-groups-normal-or-are-they-making-difference-world Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:17:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/what-small-group Most people who have been around a church for a while have a pretty good idea about what a small group is. Or do they? The following definition may give new understanding to the term “small group.” Ruth Kelder https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/what-small-group Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:30:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/how-am-i-doing-coach Why do professional sport figures need a coach? Aren’t they the best of the best? I heard of an interesting scenario on one of our local professional baseball teams. A key player is in a batting slump. Ruth Kelder https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/how-am-i-doing-coach Thu, 27 May 2010 17:35:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/lonely-little-petunia Have you every heard that old song I'm a lonely little petunia in an onion patch and all I do is cry all day? This little song still goes through my head when I find myself in situations where i feel like I do not belong. Ruth Kelder https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/lonely-little-petunia Thu, 27 May 2010 17:22:33 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/calendar-small-group-gardening-tool A good small group gardener also has a plan. The plan involves what to plant, when to plant, etc. The dream or picture for small group is discovered in prayer. Ruth Kelder https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/calendar-small-group-gardening-tool Thu, 27 May 2010 17:17:52 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/worthwhile-risk-being-missional Did you know that outreach has a way of actually turning small groups inside out? Ruth Kelder https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/worthwhile-risk-being-missional Thu, 27 May 2010 16:44:19 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/chatty-cathy-quiet-quint “How do I handle the person who talks too much in a group? What about the person who talks too little?” These are questions that most small group leaders are sure to ask at one time or another. Ruth Kelder https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/chatty-cathy-quiet-quint Thu, 27 May 2010 16:23:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/small-groups-and-mission-god What does the term missional mean to you? Ruth Kelder https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/small-groups-and-mission-god Mon, 24 May 2010 15:19:01 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/small-group-artists-turning-question-discussion Small Group Artists: Turning a Question into a Discussion Ruth Kelder https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/small-group-artists-turning-question-discussion Mon, 24 May 2010 15:11:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/experiment-worked What began as an experiment has been a good year of group Ruth Kelder https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/experiment-worked Mon, 24 May 2010 15:01:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/imagine Imagine with me for a moment: it’s the year 2015, and your church has the most amazing Small Groups. These Small Groups are the talk of the town. They are involved in transforming lives and neighborhoods. Ruth Kelder https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/imagine Mon, 24 May 2010 14:51:40 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/gardener-required-creating-environments-growth Gardens. They are beautiful spots to take some time to “stop and smell the roses.” Who doesn’t enjoy the vibrant colors and fragrances of a flower garden? Whose mouth doesn’t begin to water at the site of juicy ripe tomatoes or watermelon? It all looks so easy. Ruth Kelder https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/small-groups/gardener-required-creating-environments-growth Mon, 24 May 2010 14:30:57 +0000