Better Together: Discover the Power of Community
Had a chance this week to spend some time with Better Together: Discover the Power of Community, a new book from Rusty George, Lead Pastor of Real Life Church in Valencia, California. I requested a copy of Better Together after I heard about the book in an interview with Rusty on the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast. I was…
Read More5 Insights that Help Evaluate Your Strategy’s Effectiveness (for connecting unconnected people)
You have a strategy for connecting people. You might have more than one (we do). And you might not think of it as a strategy. You might think of it as the semester model or fall groups launch or your annual church-wide campaign, but those are just names for the strategy you’ve chosen to use…
Read MoreDiscover an Unlimited Number of Small Group Leaders with These 8 Secrets
Help! I can’t find enough small group leaders! One of the most common challenges for small group pastors is finding enough small group leaders. To top it off, just when you think you’re getting a little bit of traction you learn that some of your best leaders are moving away or taking a break. Can…
Read MoreWin a FREE Bundle of Five Dates: Don’t Work on Your Problems, Work on Your Togetherness
See Five Dates contest info below! I’ve spent some time with the newest resource from Mike Foster and I think you’re going to want to know about this. Over the last several years Mike and his team have produced several of the most creative small group resources out there (Freeway, Wonderlife, Rescue Academy, etc.). Although…
Read MoreDon’t Miss THIS: The Topic Determines Nearly Everything
Warning: Do not miss this important concept. The topic you choose for your church-wide campaign absolutely determines nearly everything: The topic determines who will say yes to joining a group The topic determines who will say yes to leading or hosting a group Here’s what I mean: First, the topic you choose for your church-wide…
Read More5 Signs Your Church Is Designed to Underperform at Connection
You may want to argue with me (and if you do, please use the comment section), but there are 5 easy to spot signs that your church is actually designed to underperform at connection. What I mean by that is that whether your church is growing or not, there are several key factors that predetermine whether people…
Read MoreI just tripped across a goldmine
I don’t know about you, but when we hold a life group connection it is easy to connect couples in couples groups, easier to connect women in women’s groups, and a little bit of a challenge to connect men in men’s groups. Okay… it’s a BIG challenge to connect men in men’s groups. Now, we’ve…
Read MoreIn search of…leaders who can influence culture (REGROUP 18 Day One)
Yesterday I sat in on Four Characteristics of an Influential Leader: another eye-opening and insight-packed breakout with North Point Ministries’ Tim Cooper. So helpful! I came away with too many insights to share in a single post, but I think you need to know about a powerful idea at the very heart of one of…
Read MoreAre you a learner? (Note: Only Learners Succeed)
My team is here in Atlanta to join 1100 others at RE;GROUP18 (North Point Ministries) small group ministry conference. It is a GREAT conference. For me, it is a can’t-miss event. Why? Like everything North Point does, it is done with excellence, It is super creative. Tons of their Groups staff from all 6 of their…
Read MoreWill you take advantage of the Super Early Bird Price for GroupLife Southwest ’18?
Will you take advantage of the Super Early Bird Price for GroupLife Southwest ’18? I hope you’re planning to join us for GroupLife Southwest! And I really hope you’ll take advantage of the Super Early Bird Price of $129. But why should you join us at the GroupLife Southwest conference? That is a great question!…
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