Posts by Mark Howell
5 ESSENTIAL PRACTICES OF A 21ST CENTURY SMALL GROUP MINISTRY
“Hey Mark…you do know it’s 2022, right? It’s been the 21st century for like…over twenty years.” Yes, I do know that. I also know that the single most common reason small group ministries struggle is that they are using a design that would have been awesome in the 20th century. The single most common reason…
Read More3 LAST MINUTE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO LAUNCH MORE GROUPS THIS FALL
If you’re like me…you’re what seems like moments away from starting the biggest opportunity you have all year to launch new groups. Of course I’m talking about mid-September to early October. And we’re just a few weeks away. But are there still last minute things you can do to launch more groups? Absolutely! Here are…
Read MoreFriday’s List | August 18
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: 7 THINGS TO ASK WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN by Michael Hyatt. I love questions and this post is packed with great questions. 3 Easy Ways To Know The Quality Of Your Leadership by Carey…
Read MoreThinking Thursday: Angela Lee Duckworth on Grit
If you missed the Global Leadership Summit and didn’t get to hear Angela Lee Duckworth talk about as a predictor of success…here is her TED talk on the topic. P.S. Her book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance is next up on my reading list. You can read the rest of my Thinking Thursday posts right here.
Read MoreFAQ: WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO LAUNCH NEW SMALL GROUPS?
FAQ: WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO LAUNCH NEW SMALL GROUPS? What’s the best way to launch new small groups? Ever asked that one? I get asked that question a lot…probably more than any other question. And for good reason, after all, who isn’t trying to increase the number of groups (and the number of people…
Read MoreSkill Training: 5 Practical Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Next Study
If you don’t need to choose your group’s next study yet, it’s just a matter of time. Eventually, every group finishes what they’re studying and begins the next one. 5 practical tips for getting the most out of your next study: 1. How long your group has been meeting determines whether you should seek group…
Read MoreWould this help you launch more new groups this fall?
Would this help you launch more new groups this fall? If your church is like most churches, the fall ministry season is an important part of your annual strategy. As school begins and summer vacations come to an end there is often an attendance bump. In some communities the end of summer and the beginning…
Read MoreFriday’s List | August 11
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 Unfortunate Trade-Offs Churches Are Making Today by Austin Savage on TonyMorganLive.com. Very interesting. The Content Battle: When Google Has the Answers to Questions the Church Should be Addressing by Tiffany Deluccia on TonyMorganLive.com.…
Read MoreNew from James Bryan Smith: The Magnificent Story Is a Great Addition
My review copy of The Magnificent Story by James Bryan Smith arrived a few days ago and I’ve been spending some great time with it. A new book from Smith is something I can’t wait to see and regularly come back to. I read and give away a lot of books. I never part with…
Read MoreHELP YOUR NEW AND EXPERIENCED SMALL GROUP LEADERS THIS FALL
HELP YOUR NEW AND EXPERIENCED SMALL GROUP LEADERS THIS FALL There are a few things you can do to help your newest leaders and your most experienced leaders this fall. Help them choose the right study for their group. Obviously, if you’re launching a church-wide campaign you’ll be encouraging all of your group leaders to…
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