Posts by Mark Howell
Dilbert’s Take on the Parable of the Talents
The End in Mind for an Effective Coaching Structure
Ever gotten part way into a story and realized that in order to really tell the it properly…you needed to go back and fill in a few details? Maybe you thought you could give an overview or sketch the big picture, and then as you were telling the story it got crystal clear that without…
Read More3 Keys to a Coaching Tune-Up
You made it through the holidays. You’re getting ready to start the second best run for new groups (see How to Build an Annual GroupLife Calendar). Now is a great time to evaluate the performance and readiness of your coaching team. First Key: Evaluate Your Coaching Team You’re really looking for two things. First, you’re…
Read MoreWill You Reach Far Enough in 2011?
Who will you connect in 2011? Will you focus your efforts on the usual suspects? Those still unconnected folks that already attend your weekend services a couple times a month but have been resisting commitment since before there was Sunday School? Who will you connect in 2011? Will you take a shot at connecting the…
Read MoreMy Weirdest Post Ever…and a Request
Okay…I know this is weird. But I have to get your help on this. I want you to watch a music video and then tell me what you think about my idea. First, here’s the idea. As I’ve now mentioned many times, Tim Steven’s great post about the widening 60% that will never be reached…
Read MoreOne Last Look into the Archives
Miss the action earlier this week? I’ve been poking around in my archives, digging up the articles that have gotten the most attention. I also grabbed a list of my 10 favorite articles. Everything you need is right here: Solid Gold from My 2008 Archives More Solid Gold from My 2008 Archives 2009’s Most Popular…
Read More2010’s Most Popular Articles
The conversation has really grown here over the last 12 months. If you missed any of these articles (or if you joined us in progress), you might want to go back and take a look at what you missed. Here are the most popular articles in 2010: Top 10 Reasons Saddleback Has Connected Over 130%…
Read More2009’s Most Popular Articles
I’ve been looking through my archives this week and found some good stuff. These were my 20 most popular posts in 2009. Some of these articles are the foundation for a lot of the things I’m writing now. Looking for a New Church Wide Campaign? How To Launch Groups Using a Small Group Connection 5…
Read MoreMore Solid Gold from My 2008 Archives
I finished working through my 2008 archives today and found more of the articles that have formed the foundation for what I love doing in small group ministry. If you haven’t read them yet, I think you’ll find some very helpful ideas here. How Important Is It to Have an Apprentice? How Does a Host…
Read MoreSolid Gold from My 2008 Archives
Did a little digging last week and I was amazed by what I found in my archives. Best part? I think you’ll like what I turned up! The Easy/Hard Continuum How Healthy Are Your Newest Groups How to Build an Effective Coaching Structure Looking for a New Church-Wide Campaign Secrets of a Successful Small Group…
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