Posts by Mark Howell
5 Things to Do in January to Connect More People in 2019
Want to connect more people in 2019? There are a few things you can do now to exponentially increase the number you connect. Here are 5 things to do: 1. Plan a connecting event in early February. If you run the event on February 10th or 17th, you’ll have several weeks to promote it. Use…
Read More🎄🎄🎄13 Shopping Days Until Christmas! Register your team for GroupLife Southwest ’19! #GLSW19 ✅✅✅
Santa’s making a list and checking it twice! Are you? Don’t forget your team! Nothing says, “I love you” and “I believe in you” more than investing in your team by bringing them to an out-of-town event! Bring them to GroupLife Southwest ’19! Whether you bring along volunteers or staff…there’s something for them at this conference.…
Read More5 Secrets that Make Finding More Leaders Easy
“I can’t find enough leaders!” Have you ever said that? If you have, you’re in good company. It’s one of the most common complaints of small group ministry point people. I remember saying it myself! Of course, it was almost 20 years ago…before I discovered these 5 secrets. 5 Secrets that Make Finding More Leaders…
Read More5 Reasons I’m Holding GroupLife Southwest Again
I still get a lot of questions about GroupLife Southwest ’19. “Why are you holding a small group ministry conference?” “Do we really need another small group ministry conference?” “Shouldn’t you just stream the conference? Why host a live venue?” Good questions. And these are just a few. There have definitely been others. Here…
Read MoreLife-Change at the Member Level Begins with Me (and you)
The optimal environment for life change is a small group. We’ve all heard that line for years. Most of us have said that line so frequently that it is now an automatic response when we hear a counter opinion. And yet…is it really true? And if it is true, is it a given? Or does…
Read More7 Biggest Problems Facing Small Group Pastors
What are the biggest problems you face as a small group pastor or director? Sometimes it can feel like you are the only one struggling with a particular problem. As it turns out…there is a very common list of problems that pop up over and over. The silver lining? Every one of these problems has…
Read MoreWould You Rather Connect More People or Make More Disciples?
Ever been caught up in a crazy game of “would you rather?” with your kids? You know what I’m talking about, right? Would you rather be 3 feet tall or 8 feet tall? Would you rather be rich and ugly, or poor and good looking? Would you rather eat a handful of hair or lick…
Read MoreWill you join me and hundreds of others at GroupLife Southwest ’19?
Will You Join Me (and hundreds of others) for GroupLife Southwest ’19? I hope you’re planning to join us for GroupLife Southwest! And I really hope you’ll take advantage of the Super Early Bird Price of $109 (through 10/31/18)!!! But why should you join us at the GroupLife Southwest conference? That is a great question!…
Read More5 Easily Overlooked Secrets to Building a Thriving Small Group Ministry
I hear from pastors all the time who are desperate to crack the small group ministry code. Many have tried multiple systems and strategies, only to be disappointed and discouraged. It’s not hard to get in touch with their desperation. Often, it comes across as a mix of question and exclamation: What does it take…
Read More5 Clues that Reveal the Best Next Step for Your Small Group Ministry
Apparently Solomon was right. There is nothing new under the sun. The issues and challenges we face have been faced before by many. Why do they feel like original and unique problems? I’m not sure. I do know this, when I talk with small group ministry point people, I find the same issues and challenges…
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