Posts by Mark Howell
Can you imagine THIS?
Imagine a world where people were skeptical of what we believed, but envious of how well we treated one another, and shocked at how well we treated them!” Andy Stanley I love this line!
Read MoreFriday’s List | April 14
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: The Lie Of Inspiration (5 Reasons Waiting Almost Never Makes You Better) by Carey Nieuwhof. Very insightful and several very practical ideas. 3 Questions About Your Key Relationships by Dan Reiland. A…
Read MoreSimon Sinek on Living on Purpose
“Most of us live our lives by accident – we live it as it happens. Fulfillment comes when we live our lives on purpose.” Simon Sinek You can read more from my Quotebook right here. Image by ThoroughlyReviewed
Read MoreFAQ: What If My Best Coaching Candidates Are Also My Best Group Leaders?
I get questions. I get a LOT of questions. Sometimes they come directly to me via email or a comment here on the blog. Other times they come to me via a Facebook post or some other indirect route. Here’s one that is asked very frequently: I’m trying to recruit some potential coaches but the…
Read MoreTop 10 Simple Skill Trainings for New Small Group Hosts
*Important Note: Although some small group models emphasize the roles of leader (the person who leads the group) and host (the person who opens their home for the group meeting), that is NOT what is meant here. In this case “host” refers to someone who simply responds to our invitation to invite a few friends…
Read MoreThe Very Best Way to Launch the Largest Number of New Groups
I am regularly asked for ideas on the best ways to connect more people in groups. Having been working on the answer to this question for over 20 years, you might think I have a pat answer by now. And you’d be right. I do have a pat answer. A church-wide campaign is the best…
Read MoreFriday’s List | April 7
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: 10 Best Practices Of Super Healthy Leaders by Carey Nieuwhof. Great stuff. The Danger of Restlessness by Dan Reiland. Now, what I’ve seen has a name. Why Are Maker Schedules So Rare? by Cal…
Read MoreWhat Do You Do for Fun…with Your Groups Team?
What Do You Do for Fun…with Your Groups Team? Couple assumptions here. First, whether you’re in a church of a hundred, a thousand, or ten thousand, I’m assuming you are building the groups team you’ll need if you want to build a thriving small group ministry. And trust me, this is not about staffing. This is…
Read MoreGreat Question: What Does Love Require of Me?
You probably know by now I love a great question. In fact…I guess I’m a collector of great questions. I came across a great question last night in our Life Group meeting. We’ve been using an Andy Stanley study called Christian: It’s Not What You Think for the last couple months (It is a fantastic study,…
Read MoreSkill Training: How to Invite a Few Friends to Join You for the Study
Do you have a couple friends you’d like to do the study with? It’s easy to get started and easy to make it happen. Here are a few tips to help you get off to a great start! 5 tips to help you get started: First, make a short list of who you’d like to…
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