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What was the last book you read that was a little outside your field? What was the last conference you attended or talk you listened to that was not quite on the topic of choice? Who’d you buy coffee for last that has an expertise that’s different from yours? If you’ve been reading, if you’ve [...]

One of my goals here at MarkHowellLive is to provide answers to basic small group ministry questions.  Although I provide a full range of consulting and coaching options, I’m hoping it helps to be able to find a lot of what you need online, right here, or at one of the websites/blogs in my blogroll. [...]

Tripped across Randall Neighbour’s response to this question over at SmallGroups.com and needed to respond.  Two preliminary observations need to be made: First, I think it’s critical that we all learn to recognize and acknowledge our own bias.  Alan Kay rightly pointed out that perspective (point of view) is worth 80 IQ points.  In any [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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.

This is a continuation of my overview of the most significant small group models and strategies.  You’ll find part one right here.  Remember as you look at models and strategies, there are no problem-free solutions.  Wise leaders simply choose the set of problems they’d rather have. Here are the remaining four small group ministry models [...]

What are you reading these days? Here are five small group ministry books that I highly recommend.  If you’ve not read them yet, now’s the time! Creating Community by Andy Stanley and Bill Willits is an extremely easy read that is packed with very helpful insights about the small group philosophy at North Point Community [...]

I don’t know about you, but I look forward to this day all year.  Greenberg Smoked Turkey, cornbread dressing, cranberry relish, sweet potatoes, and pecan pie.  That’s worth looking forward to! But…it’s not the whole reason I look forward to this day.  I also look forward to it because it is a day that reminds [...]