Posts by Mark Howell
Frequently Asked Questions (about Small Group Ministry Basic Training)
Here are the most frequently asked questions (and the answers!) about Small Group Ministry Basic Training: How basic is Small Group Ministry Basic Training? That is a great question! The content covered in the 6 sessions is basic in the sense that every small group pastor or director must develop this skill set and understand…
Read MoreWould Small Group Ministry Basic Training Help You?
I want to invite you to join me for my new 6 session mini-course: Small Group Ministry Basic Training. Whether you’re on the paid staff as a small group pastor or director or a passionate volunteer dedicating your time and energy to champion small group ministry…this course will help you understand and implement the basics. Here’s…
Read MoreFriday’s List | April 28
Every Friday I post a short list of the things I’m reading, listening to, loving and wrestling with: Here’s what I’m reading right now: 20 Life And Leadership Lessons I Learned From Reggie Joiner by Carey Nieuwhof. Very good read on one of ministry’s best thinkers. 7 Things Every Leader Should Banish Starting Today by Carey Nieuwhof.…
Read MoreDilbert on Organizational Culture
Sometimes, you just need to laugh… More from Dilbert on our kind of stuff.
Read MoreFAQ: I’d Like to Do That, But My Elders Have Higher Standards
I get questions. I get a lot of questions. Some come in via an email. Others in a comment. And some I get asked in a workshop or conference session. This one is actually not a question. Instead, I’d like to respond to a comment I received about a strategy post I shared. And the way…
Read More5 Reasons Your New Groups Are Short-Lived (i.e., die before their time)
Do you find yourself launching plenty of new groups but watching too many of them die before their time? There are some important reasons why that happens. And there are some steps you can take to make sure it doesn’t happen. Here are my 5 reasons new groups are often short-lived: 1. You’re not choosing…
Read MoreFriday’s List | April 21
Every Friday I post a short list of the things I’m reading, listening to, loving and wrestling with: Here’s what I’m reading right now: 5 Key Principles Every Leader Should Master by Carey Nieuwhof. Very important read. Read it today. RECOVERING THE LOST ART OF NOTE TAKING by Michael Hyatt. Very helpful and motivating. Early Signs…
Read MoreDallas Willard on the Most Important Thing in Life
“The most important thing in your life is not what you do; it’s who you become. That’s what you will take into eternity.” Dallas Willard You can read more from my Quotebook right here. Image by Robert Young
Read MoreThe Team You’re Building Determines the Size of Your Ministry
I am a big believer in the importance of philosophy of ministry. If you’ve read much here at MarkHowellLive.com you already know that. Still, whether you’re a seasoned veteran or brand new to my writing, you may not realize how deeply philosophy of ministry runs in my approach and how adopting this ministry practice could…
Read MoreWhat would this be worth to you?
What would this be worth to you? (I’d love your feedback! I’ve included a short survey below) If you’ve been reading what I’ve been posting at MarkHowellLive.com for very long, you are just the person I want to ask a few questions! (And if you are new to my blog, I want to ask you…
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