Don’t Miss This Unique Study: The Power of Your Story
I had the opportunity this week to spend some time with a study from Thomas Nelson that I think you might find pretty interesting. The Power of Your Story is not brand new (it was published in 2012), but is so different and fresh that I think you’ll want to check it out. Developed by Ben…
Read MoreCelebrating 1500: Here Are 15 of My Favorite Posts
Arriving at 1500 posts on a blog calls for a celebration…and a little retrospective. I started blogging back in 2005 and have over 1200 articles on StrategyCentral.org. I wrote my first post here back in January of 2008. I get asked why I do this quite a bit. The simplest answer is that I aspire…
Read MoreCommunity and Congregation Traits Can Help Determine Connection Strategy
Did you know that understanding your community and congregation can help determine the best connection strategy? It’s true! Building a deep understanding of the people in your community, as well as the people in your congregation, really can help you choose the most productive connection strategies. You’ll also be able to figure out why some…
Read MoreJoin My 2015 Small Group Ministry Coaching Network
Looking for an opportunity to grow in your ability to connect beyond usual suspects? I want to invite you to join my 2015 Small Group Ministry Coaching Network; an experience designed to give you the tools and strategies you need in order to build a small group ministry that works in the 21st century. The coaching…
Read More5 Things Every Small Group Pastor Could Do Right Now
Ready to take things up a notch? There are at least 5 things every small group pastor could do right now that would shift their ministry onto a new trajectory. And there really are no exceptions. Every small group pastor (or reasonable facsimile thereof) could do these things. Every small group pastor could… Develop preferred…
Read MoreTop 10 Posts of September, 2014
Miss a day? Here are my top 10 posts for September, 2014. It was a great month! 4,492 unique users. 82 countries. 47 languages. Thanks for coming by! This Is Why We Need Community 8 Habits of a Life-Changing Small Group Leader Skill Training: Top 10 Ways to Find New Group Members New to Small…
Read MoreDon’t Miss This Study: Overwhelmed: Winning the War Against Worry
Had an opportunity this week to preview a new study from Perry Noble. Overwhelmed: Winning the War Against Worry is a six week, DVD-driven study on a topic that is dead center for many, many people. Noble, the founding and senior pastor of NewSpring Church, “a growing, vibrant church with multiple locations all over the…
Read MoreBoyd Pelley on Churchteams
One of the most common questions in my conversations with small group pastors over the years has been, “How can I help unconnected find a group?” Another very common question has been, “How can I keep a finger on the pulse of the groups in my system?” My answer? Churchteams. Full disclosure, Churcteams has been…
Read More7 Things I’ve Learned about Community
I’ve been at this community building thing a long time. A very long time. Learning about community and more importantly, building our own. The response of our community has played a very important role in our world after the recent death of our son. See also, This Is Why We Need Community. For a variety…
Read MoreBreaking: No Problem-Free Small Group System, Model or Strategy
Recently I gave a short talk to a Small Group Network huddle in Kansas City on the subject of no problem-free small group systems, models or strategies. This is a very important topic because I believe the pursuit of problem-free solutions delays more ministry than anything else. You know this right? At least at the basic…
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