Everybody Needs a Coach
We’ve all launched new groups and known that a key to new leader effectiveness is the presence of a coach. We’ve seen it in many other venues as well, whether it’s been in sports, music, or blogging. It just pays off to have someone walking alongside who knows the secrets to doing it well and…
Read MoreSanta Went Down to Georgia
I caught this opener on North Point’s online service this a.m. and knew you’d want to see it. It’s bootlegged…just grabbed it on my flip camera. But very cool. Santa Went Down to Georgia from Mark Howell on Vimeo.
Read MoreThe Power of Story-Driven Visual Media
What’s the best way to get a discussion going? I think the best way to get people talking is to tell a story. Especially one that only has most of the pieces…in the way that the best movies don’t neatly wrap things up at the end. They leave you talking as you walk out to…
Read MoreWin the Liquid Bible Study Collection Set
In my opinion, Liquid has developed some of the very best small group curriculum available. And you can win a complete set…all 7 of their studies…FREE. I’m so excited to welcome my friends at Liquid back to my sponsor team! As I said earlier this week, I believe that story-driven visual media will be required…
Read MoreAcclerate GroupLife in 2011: T – 2 Weeks
Getting ready for a year when grouplife really accelerates? Hopefully you’ve gotten a lot done in week 1, week 2, week 3 and week 4 of our 6 week boot camp. But even if you’re joining us in progress, you can still catch up easily. You just need to pick up the pace of the…
Read MoreCelebrating #500: Here Are My Favorite Posts
This is my 500th post here at MarkHowellLive.com! Hard to believe. Even harder to believe you’re here reading what I write on a regular basis! I regularly collect the top 10 posts on certain topics (coaching, essential group leader skills, of the month, etc.). I decided to let this post be a collection of my…
Read MoreLeverage This January Twist to Launch Groups
Do you know what’s more true in January than any other time of the year? I know it sounds like a riddle…but the answer to this question is a key to connecting the largest number of unconnected people in January. Got the answer? Here’s the answer: January presents the best opportunity to promote the solution…
Read MoreGame Plan for Life with Joe Gibbs
Looking for a challenging study that will appeal to men? You might want to consider Lifeway’s Game Plan for Life. Featuring three-time Super Bowl winner, NFL Hall of Fame coach, and three-time NASCAR champion Joe Gibbs, it has some of the ingredients of an easy to market experience baked in. Game Plan for Life is…
Read MoreAccelerate GroupLife in 2011: T – 3 Weeks
Getting ready for a year when grouplife really accelerates? Hopefully you’ve gotten a lot done in week 1, week 2 and week 3 of our 6 week boot camp. But even if you’re joining us in progress, you can still catch up easily. You just need to pick up the pace of the things you’re…
Read MoreWhat Questions Are You Asking?
I remember a conference I went to in early 1992. Really, looking back I can definitely say it was that conference that changed my direction in ministry. Arriving at the conference I would have definitely described myself as a senior pastor. Not long after leaving I knew I was a small groups guy. And not…
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