10 Commandments of Small Group Ministry
I’m sure there are commandments beyond these. I could be wrong. I frequently am. But I believe these 10 commandments are at the very core of a small group ministry that changes communities: 1. Connect people in season and out. Unconnected people are one tough thing away from never being at your church again. Loss…
Read MoreSeen the Latest from RightNow Media?
Have you checked out RightNow Media yet? With content for adult small groups, Sunday school classes, Bible studies, children’s programs, youth programs, men’s groups, women’s groups, marriage and parenting ministries, and the list goes on…it might be time to take a serious look at this resource. If you haven’t checked it out, this short video…
Read MoreCan I Get Your Feedback?
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Read MoreExperimenting with What COULD Come Next
What’s the most recent experiment you’ve run? What new wrinkle have you tested lately? I’ve written in the past about the innovations that have changed what is possible for small group ministry. Believe me, I love the way the new ideas expand the design limits of what’s possible. I’m just suggesting that if you’re not…
Read MoreTop 10 Posts of March, 2013
Miss a day? Here are my top 10 posts of March, 2013. Check out all the skill training posts? I’m sensing a trend! New from Beth Moore | The Law of Love: Lessons from the Pages of Deuteronomy Skill Training: Design Your Group Meeting for Life-Change Skill Training: Top 10 Ideas for a Great First…
Read MoreFour Questions that Evaluate Small Group Model Effectiveness
There are a number of small group models or systems. The question is, how do you evaluate the effectiveness of a small group model or system? Better, how do you determine whether the model you’ve chosen is the right choice for your church? I thought about this last week when a reader disagreed with my assessment…
Read MoreNew from Craig Groeschel | Altar Ego: Becoming Who God Says You Are
Spent some time over the weekend reviewing Altar Ego: Becoming Who God Says You Are, the newest church-wide campaign from Craig Groeschel over the weekend. If you’re in the market for a campaign…you’re going to want to see this one. Right on target, Altar Ego is going to be very popular. A Cross-Cultural Topic One of the…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Wiring? Ready. Aim. Fire. or Ready. Fire. Aim.?
What’s your implementation speed? Are you the “Ready. Aim. Fire.” type? Or are you more of the “Ready. Fire. Aim.” type? We were having a great conversation yesterday*…the really good kind that leads either to a great idea or a brawl (figurative for us). Suddenly I found myself allied with the proponent of “Fire. Fire.…
Read More5 Ways Your Small Group Ministry Is Being Throttled
Did you know that a number of factors can throttle your small group ministry? Did you know that there are certain factors that can limit your ministry impact? A Brief Example In some ways it’s like what I found out this week from the company that hosts my blog. For several days in a row…
Read MoreAn Unexpected Upside to Asking Questions
One of the most important voices in innovation is Harvard professor, Clayton Christensen. His book The Innovator’s Dilemma has long been on my recommended list. In a recent conversation with 37signals founder Jason Fried, Christensen had this to say when asked why someone has to be ready to be taught before they can learn: “Questions are…
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