Posts by Mark Howell
5 Great Studies for Small Group Connections
I’m often asked “what are the best studies for small group connections?” This is a great question and actually a very important question. Choosing the right study is important because the topic often determines who will say “yes” to joining the group. I’ve written previously on the topic of how to choose the right study…
Read MoreTruth: The Collective Experience of Group Members Is Something We Steward
Background: “The optimal environment for life-change is a small group.” That statement was made popular by Willow Creek in the early 90s. It was, and is, a statement that is only true when certain things are happening. That is, in order for group members to experience life-change, certain things must be true. For starters, the…
Read MoreCheck Out My Black Friday + Cyber Monday Deals!
Black Friday + Cyber Monday has ended! That’s right! I’ve cut prices on GroupLife Insider and many of my most popular mini-courses! And right now you can get them for 25 to 40% off my list price…but only thru Monday, December 2nd! Here’s a look at what I’m offering: GroupLife Insider is on sale!…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions about HOW. TO. JUMPSTART. JANUARY.
I’m very excited about the launch of my newest mini-course: HOW. TO. JUMPSTART. JANUARY. This updated version is overdue (I launched the initial version in 2014 and revised it in 2016). And already a lot of questions! You may have questions and just not had time yet to ask them. Here are the most frequently…
Read MoreNow Is the Time to Plan January and February Launches
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: The struggles, challenges and difficulties of the old year are front of mind. A new year is always perceived as the best chance for new beginnings.…
Read MoreQuotebook: Tozer on the Most Important Thing about Us
What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. —A.W. Tozer Share on X To see the rest of my quotebook, click here. Image by Jerry Luo
Read MoreYou Are Here…
YOU ARE HERE. We’ve all experienced the directional map in an unfamiliar shopping mall or theme park, right? You’re looking for the Apple Store or the Starbucks or the rollercoaster and you need to figure out how to get there from where you are. So…you look for the big red star on the directional map…
Read MoreQuotebook: True Freedom
Only he who obeys a rhythm superior to his own is free. —Nikos Kazantzakis Share on X To see the rest of my quotebook, click here. Image by Dinos Mouzouros
Read MoreThis. Weekend. Only.
Let’s make this short. And simple. This weekend only, buy one mini-course and get another mini-course of equal value FREE. Why? I had some really good barbecue yesterday and woke up thinking I should do this. 😎 This weekend. Only. Initially, I thought if you buy Building an Effective Coaching Structure – 2019, I’d send…
Read MoreTake Advantage of Building an Effective Coaching Structure – 2019
Without a doubt, one of my most frequently asked questions is, “How do you build a truly effective small group coaching structure?” Actually, this question is almost always phrased this way: “HELP!!! We’ve tried to add coaching to our small group ministry and we Just. Can’t. Figure It. Out.” As you probably know, I am…
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