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A Real-life Example of Triads and Quads
These stories are only a few of how God has worked through Discipleship Triads and Quads at CenterPointe, a young church plant in Plainfield, IL.
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August 5, 2010
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Recruiting Small Group Leaders: The Who, Where, and How of It
Consider these suggestions before you recruit small group leaders.
June 24, 2010
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Are Your Groups Normal? Or Are They Making a Difference in the World?
If we want to develop ways of relating in groups that results in mission, then we as pastors must look at what we are emphasizing. Let me simply list five points.
June 1, 2010
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What Is a 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.”
May 27, 2010
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How Am I Doing, Coach?
However coaching is done, the most important thing it that it IS done for the sake developing healthy leaders and small groups. Here are a couple of proven conversational coaching methods.
May 27, 2010
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Lonely Little Petunia
Sometimes small groups or individuals might feel like they are "lonely little petunias in an onion patch". This longing may be the Holy Spirit’s nudging to shape small groups that exist not merely for the sake of experiencing community, but for the sake of participating in God’s redemptive plan.
May 27, 2010
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Calendar: A Small Group Gardening Tool
As a small group leader, how will you plan your calendar to grow your group members? Download the sample calendar for more information.
May 27, 2010
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The Worthwhile Risk of Being Missional
Did you know that outreach has a way of actually turning small groups inside out? This article will present how missions benefits small groups and how small groups can reach out together.
May 27, 2010
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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? Here are some ways to deal with them.
May 24, 2010
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Small Groups and the Mission of God
An interview with Alan Hirsch about his book The Forgotten Ways.
May 24, 2010
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Small Group Artists: Turning a Question into a Discussion
Are you a small group leader? Here are three types of questions NOT to ask and some tricks to creating a discussion friendly environment.
May 24, 2010
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An Experiment that Worked!
After years of struggling to revive small group ministries at our church, Sermon-Based Small groups have provided a spark of new life!
May 24, 2010
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Imagine That!
This exercise can be an effective tool for beginning or revitalizing your Small Group Ministry.
May 24, 2010
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Gardener Required: Creating Environments for Growth
Small Group Ministries are like gardens, they need a “gardener” to provide on-going care and attention. The Small Group Leadership Teams acts as “gardener” by filling the following essential roles.
May 24, 2010
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Where Do We Start?
It’s exciting to start something new. Our imaginations start imagining and we are so excited at the potential of this new endeavor. Wise people ask questions of those who are a step ahead of them, collect information from books, search the web and pray a lot. And then they pray some more. Before launching a new small group ministry, it’s important to take enough time to set a firm foundation for the ministry. There are four initial questions to answer before starting a small group ministry. What’s the purpose of our church’s small group ministry? Answering this question is essential to a...