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… What does it take for a person to feel included in your church’s community life? Consider the three “B-words” when … means that we allow all people to feel accepted and safe, or to belong, in our small groups and churches so that …
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… Coffee Break small groups were warm, fun and a safe place to meet Jesus together. The groups offered … leaders went on to other key leadership positions in the church. The Coffee Break idea started forty years ago in … missional themes of Coffee Break at work in your group and church? …
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… In fact, I know that if I’m not careful when I’m helping a church develop its small group ministry, I could spend 90% of … group of folks in Minnesota. I love to go to this church because it’s so warm and vibrant. Besides that, they … mission-shaped small group ministry means offering safe places for those who find themselves needing extra …
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… My wife came home from leading our church's youth group last night with a revelation, "There … phenomenon was partly due to the fact that most of the churches that started in the late 1800s in the USA and after …
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… been part of groups that have met at Panera Bread, the church, and in people's homes. In my experience, meeting at a … are welcoming, private and cost-effective. Meeting at church can sometimes feel formal and public places can … about something going on in their lives, they create a safe space and open the door for others in the group to share …
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… loving others. What is the current design or shape of your church’s discipleship ministry? Providence took the Willow … “Last Call Ministries”, a driving service that provides safe rides and more. How do you communicate your …
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… Discipleship Triads and how they operate at CenterPointe Church, a young church plant in Plainfield, IL. Writing … God better together than alone. Accountability happens in safe environments. Leaders are formed through intentional …
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… Ascending Leaders materials are written by a bunch of church planters and others whose lives have been about … that move a group along in healthy discussion. i. …builds Safe Communities. Often people will not be fully forthright … provide the church with a lot for discipleship—just what churches need. So now you know….I do a lot of things, but at …