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As we dig into “conviction,” the second leadership trait that congregations can develop, we switch to a new image—a ship on a voyage. Here’s the story.
The resources on this website help small group leaders in their vision to build life-tranforming community in their settings. You'll find study materials, coaching helps, information about conferences and small group campaigns; all designed to help tranform your community through community.
Are you looking for study materials for your small group? Be sure to check out Faith Alive's many resources. You'll find topical studies as well as Bible studies, all designed to help people grow as disciples of Jesus.
This site takes a broader look at church leadership. Those involved in church leadership on a variety of fronts will find valuable samples, downloads, training tools, and opportunities to connect with other leaders. Small Group leaders will especially like the tab, "Mentor and Disciple."
This is an invaluable tool for those who lead small group Bible studies. Read and research Scripture online in the language or translation of your choice.
I'm proud to be married to a Youth Pastor! Here are just ten reasons why.
If you're looking for practical resources, training tools, ways to organize your ministry, or vision casting articles, this is the place to go. A free newsletter is available, but full access of the site is well worth the annual fee.
For building improvements, we are aware of several organizations that give accessibility grants to churches in specific regions.
An interview with Alan Hirsch about his book The Forgotten Ways.
Are you a small group leader? Here are three types of questions NOT to ask and some tricks to creating a discussion friendly environment.
In this article, "In Praise of Small Churches", a small congregation magnifies its diaconal impact by incorporating diaconal life of the congregation into the weekly worship service.
After years of struggling to revive small group ministries at our church, Sermon-Based Small groups have provided a spark of new life!
This exercise can be an effective tool for beginning or revitalizing your Small Group Ministry.
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.
Let's learn some of Peter Senge’s (an MIT professor) key ideas about learning organizations followed by a few ideas of how to deliver this within ministry clusters in the CRCNA.
How does Jesus call us into service? In my mind there are at least three ways.
Math teacher Rich Dixon fell to the ground while hanging Christmas lights one year. The injuries he sustained took away the use of his legs. After a difficult journey through grief and rehabilitation, he wrote a memoir. The blog and other items on this website expand on the theme of the book.
This Flickr group is a pool of images for special events, sermon series and other items at churches. Browse the images for ideas to spice up your marketing material or website.
An article on facts about adolescence that churches need to consider for their youth ministry.
Is the church missing the mark on teaching God’s perspective on sexual purity to our teens?
Many individuals and groups are asking how to get a ministry cluster going. This paper will offer a step-by-step approach.
The basic guidance that Jesus as Lord gives through his Word and Spirit to us as a community include 1) the call to conformity, 2) the call to service, and 3) the call to community. In this article I will focus on the first.
This tip sheet from the IRS will assist you in determining the tests that the IRS considers regarding determining if workers are independent contractors or employees.