Two Great Questions for Self Awareness

I read an article over the weekend by Bill Taylor over on the HBR Blog and came away with two great questions for personal reflection and self awareness.  Taylor is the co-founder of the Fast Company magazine and the author of two of my favorite books (Practically Radical and Mavericks at Work).  I’ve discovered more great…

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Take Advantage of This Short-Term On-Campus Strategy

If you’ve been paying attention you know that we tripped across the essence of a very intriguing idea at the 2012 re:group conference.  North Point was testing a short-term group experience (6 to 8 weeks) designed to be an easier first step into community (without the 12 to 18 month commitment required of the groups…

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20 Frequently Asked Questions about Small Group Coaching

Do you have a question or two about small group coaching?  Maybe you’re nostril deep in the swamp of trying to build an effective coaching structure.  Maybe you’ve just run into a snag.  And maybe you’ve given up altogether. If you’re trying to build an effective coaching structure, don’t give up!  Remember, whatever you want…

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Here are 6 Great Examples of a HOST Ask

If you’ve been along for very much of this conversation, you know that I believe the most exponential way to launch small groups is with a church-wide campaign that utilizes a HOST ask strategy (an open invitation from the senior pastor to host a small group).  There are lots of ways to launch groups.  I…

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Quotebook: Making Choices Deliberately

I’m reading a powerful new book called Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less.  This paragraph caught my attention in the first few minutes and I immediately thought about our many discussions about the intentional design of next steps.  I also thought about the buffet vs plated meal challenge that faces many, many churches. “The way…

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10 Things Every Small Group Leader Needs to Know

There are a few things every small group needs to know. Battle hardened veterans and wet-behind-the-ears alike, every small group leader needs to know these things. 10 things every small group leader needs to know 1. Their senior pastor appreciates them. This is a very, very important thing for a small group leader to know.…

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Top 10 Posts of August, 2014

Miss a day?  Here are my top 10 posts of August, 2014.  Can you spot the theme? How to Launch Small Groups Using a Small Group Connection New to Small Group Ministry? Start Here How to Build an Effective Coaching Structure Habits of a Life-Changing Small Group Leader HOST: What Does It Mean? How to…

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Skill Training: 5 Simple Steps to Starting a New Group

You’ve been thinking about starting a new small group.  Whether you’re a veteran small group leader or this is your very first group, there are a few things to keep in mind.  What you do first determines so much about how things end up. Want to get your new group off to a great start? Here…

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