Posts by Mark Howell
Seek Social Justice: A New DVD-Driven Study from Lifeway
Looking for a way to introduce your small groups to social justice? Seek Social Justice: Transforming Lives in Need is a new resource from The Heritage Foundation (published by Lifeway) that you might want to take a look at. A DVD-driven resource, this six session study features a combination of interviews, behind the scenes glimpses…
Read MoreReview: You Lost Me by David Kinnaman
The search for ways to connect the 60% who are unreachable with the attractional model is an important part of my mission and certain books offer clues that are clearly part of the hunt. One of the most recent entries in the collection is You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving the Church…and Rethinking Faith…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving!
I have a lot to be thankful for today. And I’m definitely thankful for my readers! The opportunity to be involved in ministry with you is a very good thing. Thank you for the chance to play a part! Praying you have a great day wherever you are. Blessings, mark
Read MoreQuotebook: Our Need to Belong
“Our need to belong is not rational, but it is a constant that exists across all peoples in all cultures. It is a feeling we get when those around us share our values and beliefs. When we feel like we belong we feel connected and we feel safe. As humans we crave the feeling and…
Read MoreMaking GroupLife On-Ramps Easy, Obvious, & Strategic
This is a two-part concept. First, so that we’re all on the same page, let’s start with a definition: on-ramp: noun [on-ramp, -awn] an entrance lane for traffic from a street to a turnpike or freeway We all know what an on-ramp is when we’re driving, right? But when we’re talking about grouplife…it’s still just…
Read More2011’s Christmas Reading List
Have you put your Christmas wish list together yet? 2011 has been quite a year and no doubt there’s been a book or two that you’ve missed. Here are a few books I think you should be reading: Community: Taking Your Small Group Off Life Support by Mars Hill’s Brad House is a definite. If…
Read MoreDilbert on Monthly Reports to the Management Team
I don’t know what this means exactly…but it makes me laugh every time I read it:
Read MoreReview: The Essential Commandment by Greg Ogden
Looking for discipleship resources? You may want to take a look at The Essential Commandment. Published by IVP, it’s the latest by pastor and author Greg Ogden. If you’re not familiar with Ogden, he’s also the author of Discipleship Essentials and Leadership Essentials. The Essential Commandment is a thoughtful and practical examination of the Great…
Read MoreGOD’S STORY your story: A New Church-Wide Experience from Max Lucado
Had an opportunity this weekend to take a look at GOD’S STORY your story, a new DVD-driven church-wide experience from Max Lucado. Published by Zondervan, the study is anchored by Lucado’s recent book by the same name. The 6 session DVD features Max Lucado, the best-selling author and pastor. With the style so familiar to…
Read MoreJoin Me on Group Talk Today (Monday, 11/14)
Hope you can join me on Group Talk today! I’ll be talking about Six Ways to Find New Small Group Leaders…and who doesn’t need to find more leaders? Group Talk is a FREE monthly conference call put on by the Small Group Network. Previous guests have included Steve Gladen, Carl George, Rick Howerton, Eddie Mosley,…
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