CRAVE: An Exploration of the Human Spirit (a 7 Session Study from Lifeway)
Let me start by saying, “Wow!” Although I loved Life’s Toughest Questions (a previous Lifeway title featuring Erwin McManus), this one is even better. CRAVE: An Exploration of the Human Spirit really delivers a great example of story-driven visual media, an important grouplife trend. There are a number of elements to really like about CRAVE.…
Read MoreClue #2 When Designing Your Small Group System
Last week I began a series on important clues when designing your small group system. I really want you to catch this. I believe there is a best system for your church. I don’t mean a problem-free system (see my article on the pursuit of problem-free if you’re unfamiliar with this learning). I mean, there…
Read MoreReview: Scouting the Divine by Margaret Feinberg
If you’ve not found Margaret Feinberg yet…you might want to pick up Scouting the Divine (comes out in paperback on March 1, 2011). Having only read The Organic God, I wasn’t sure what I’d find. I was amazed to find myself 35 pages in before I knew it. Better, I was enchanted by an captivating…
Read MoreMike Breen on Missional Communities, Part 4
Earlier this week I began a 4 part conversation with Mike Breen, one of the most prominent leaders in the grouplife trend known as missional communities. If you missed part 1, you can read it right here. Mark: I know you’ve written a field guide (with Alex Absalom). What can you tell us about this…
Read MoreClue #1 When Designing Your Small Group System
Can I show you what I think ought to be your first clue when designing the right small group system or strategy for your church? This might surprise you, but I really do believe there is a best system for you. How can you figure out what is best? I have three clues. Here’s the first…
Read MoreMike Breen on Missional Communities, Part 3
Earlier this week I began a 4 part conversation with Mike Breen, one of the most prominent leaders in the grouplife trend known as missional communities. If you missed part 1, you can read it right here. Mark: Yesterday you gave us an overview of the idea that every niche in society could have a…
Read MoreMike Breen on Missional Communities, Part 2
Yesterday I began a 4 part interview with Mike Breen, one of the most prominent leaders in the grouplife trend known as missional communities. If you missed part 1, you can read it right here. Mark: Mike, yesterday you laid the groundwork for us and gave us an overview of the missional community concept. How…
Read MoreMike Breen on Missional Communities, Part 1
Mike Breen is one of the most prominent leaders in an important grouplife trend referred to as missional community. Formerly the Senior Rector at St. Thomas Crookes, Sheffield, Breen currently leads 3DM, the global home for an organic movement of biblical discipleship and missional church that is centered in the United States. While at St.…
Read MoreThis Week in Review #1
Did you miss anything this week? Here’s what happened at MarkHowellLive.com. Review: The Organic God by Margaret Feinberg: This book really fits the recent trend of including grouplife study questions in a book with a spiritual formation theme. Bill Donahue on Turning Meetings into Moments: One of Bill’s best skill training ideas. GroupLife Insights from…
Read MoreReview: Life’s Toughest Questions (from Lifeway’s Platform Series)
Erwin McManus is easily one of the most engaging speakers today. Whether you catch him at Mosaic or at a conference…you’ll find yourself leaning forward in your seat, straining to catch every line, desperately trying to remember the phrase while you frantically try to write it down. At least for me. I love listening to…
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