How To Implement Coaching for Existing Group Leaders
One of the great challenges in developing a coaching structure is providing care for existing group leaders. It’s one thing to connect a new leader with a coach. It’s another thing entirely to retrofit seasoned, existing leaders with a coach. This is true for at least three reasons: Survival of the fittest: Once an existing…
Read MoreJust-In-Time Coaching for Small Group Ministries
If you’re reading this article, you may not know about Just-In-Time Coaching for Small Group Ministries, my twice a month recap of the most important articles here at MarkHowellLive.com. And it may be that the rhythm of the blog suits you better. You may prefer the idea of getting everything on the day that it…
Read MoreSkill Training: Equip Leaders To Help Members Plan To Grow
When you meet with a personal trainer one of the first things they ask you is what do you wish was different? They may phrase it a lot of different ways, but essentially they’re asking, “Where do you see that you need to change in order to be healthy?” What if you taught your leaders…
Read MoreExponential Thinking: The Power of Adding a Zero
One of the amazing stories that came out of the development of 40 Days of Purpose was how the HOST strategy came to be. Ever heard this one? It’s pretty crazy. It’s also a window into the kind of thinking that needs to happen in order to produce exponential results. This is 1 part legend…
Read MoreTop 10 Articles of 2009
Did you miss any of these articles? These are the most popular posts in 2009. (I actually included the top 20) Looking for a New Church Wide Campaign? How To Launch Groups Using a Small Group Connection 5 Keys to Sustaining New Groups What’s The Best Way To Launch New Small Groups? The Exponential Power…
Read More5 Keys To Exponential Group Life in 2010
This is the time of year when all of us are working on two things at the same time. We’re looking ahead to the new year…while we’re still swamped with to-do lists (and memories) from the old year. We want the new year to be more effective. At the same time, we know it didn’t…
Read MoreMerry Christmas!
I hope you have a very merry Christmas…filled with the richness of God’s great love. I hope you are surrounded by friends wherever you are. And I hope your cup overflows on everyone you encounter. God bless you at Christmas! mark
Read MoreHow to Build an Effective Coaching Structure, Part Four
(This is part four of a series. You can read part one right here.) Once you’ve developed a clear job description for your coaching team, carefully selected the right people and recruited them skillfully you’re in position to help them get off to a great start in their coaching relationship. This is a very important…
Read MoreWhat Are You Doing In The New Year?
Got plans for group life in the new year? One of the things I love about being connected with so many small group ministries across the country (and around the world) is the opportunity to hear what many have planned. After all, late January/early February is one of the most important connecting seasons (I believe…
Read MoreCarlos Whitaker and Danny…
You never know exactly what you’ll find over on Carlos Whitaker’s Ragamuffin Soul blog. I needed this when I saw it. Bet you could use a little of this right about now.
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