Posts by Mark Howell
If I Was Starting Today…Part 6
(This is part 6 of a 7 part series. You can read part 1 right here) If I knew then what I know now…I’d work harder to make heroes out of the right people. That is, I’d carefully select the stories I’d make a big deal out of…and I’d make a big deal out of…
Read MoreRESOURCE: Andy Stanley on The Complexity of Purpose
I spent some time this last weekend re-listening to a two-part Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast that I think you need to listen to, take notes, and put into practice. The Complexity of Purpose, Part One and Two, is so good and really too good to miss. It will have an immediate impact on your ministry…
Read MoreNOW Is the Time to Plan Your January/February Strategy
NOW Is the Time to Plan Your January/February Strategy Note: Be sure and read all the way to the end to take advantage of a special opportunity. Second only to September/October, the very best time to launch new groups and connect unconnected people is January/February. There are four key elements that make this true everywhere:…
Read MoreHope you don’t wait too long to get GroupLife Insider at the FOUNDER’s Price!
Hope you don’t wait too long to get GroupLife Insider at the FOUNDER’s price! As I roll out GroupLife Insider (GLI), my new membership site, I’ve been offering a screaming deal one year subscription for $125 (the regular price is $150 annually or $15 monthly). Many of my readers have told me I’m crazy to include…
Read MoreIf I Was Starting Today…Part 5
If I Was Starting Today…Part 5 (This is part 5 of a 7 part series. You can read part 1 right here) If I knew then what I know now, I’d work smarter to get the right people in the right seats on the bus. What do I mean? If I knew then what I know…
Read More2 October Steps that Sustain New Groups through the Holidays
I often say, “there’s an upside and a downside to almost everything.” Take starting new groups in September, for example. One of the real upsides of launching new groups in September is a fairly long run together before they hit the holidays. As those early weeks of September and October go by, group members are…
Read MoreTHE LATEST ON CHURCH-WIDE CAMPAIGNS – 2017
Saddleback released the 40 Days of Purpose church-wide campaign in 2002. Although they had previously launched internal spiritual growth campaigns, this one really was a just-add-water option. Of course, in 2002 it really was just about the only option. Today, there are lots of options and there are more all the time. I’ve reviewed many of them…
Read MoreHAVE YOU LOOKED INTO GROUPLIFE INSIDER? Get the FOUNDER’S Rate for a limited time
HAVE YOU LOOKED INTO GROUPLIFE INSIDER? Get the FOUNDER’S Rate for a limited time! After preparing for over a year to launch GroupLife Insider it has finally happened! My new membership site is open for business and delivering lots of value for subscribers who want more! If you’re serious about building thriving small group ministries…
Read MoreIf I Was Starting Today…Part 4
If I Was Starting Today…Part 4 (This is part 4 of a 7 part series. You can read part 1 right here) If I knew then what I know now…I’d work harder to develop a sequence of spiritual next steps and I’d narrow our focus to include only the steps that actually lead to where…
Read MoreWhat Do You Need to Change about Your Small Group Ministry?
“What do you need to change about your small group ministry?” That question is at the essence of the problem for many of us. When we stop to think about…if we take the time to think about it…all of us almost always already have a pretty good idea about what needs to change about our…
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