It Is What It Is
As I've written previously, I evaluate the effectiveness of small group strategy through a carefully developed process. My process is based on three assumptions and the first assumption I make is that "it is what it is." That is, what is happening in your small group ministry right now is directly related to the way…
Read MoreLaunching Groups That Connect with Your Community
New 4 Week Telecourse: Launching Groups That Connect with Your Community Looking for a way to connect with your community? Trying to figure out how to develop a "crowd-to-core" small group strategy? Available for limited time at $49.95, our new 4 week telecourse could be just what you need. Packed with practical ideas and a…
Read MoreInnovation3?
Anybody planning on catching Innovation3? Be sure and let me know you're going to be there. Always good to get time to connect!
Read MoreThe Pursuit of Problem-Free
One of the assumptions I have about strategy and strategic planning is that there is no problem-free solution. In other words, every solution has a set of problems that accompanies it. How do you determine which solution to use? Most groups simply go along with the loudest voice or the most powerful voice…or the most…
Read MoreWhere Will I Be?
I'm excited about my upcoming schedule! I've got some breakouts planned on topics that I love talking about (including GettingToThere). Really looking forward to seeing a lot of my friends around the country over the next few months! Will you be there? Be sure and let me know! Here's where I'll be: January 27-28, Dallas,…
Read MoreLeveraging Communication Tools
How are you communicating with your small group leaders and hosts? How hard (or easy) is it for you to get the word out about upcoming events, recommended curriculum, and leader development? How do you do it? Still using a print newsletter? Sending an email out to a list? Smiling and dialing? In this post…
Read MoreSmall Group Myths
Note: This post originally referred to an article on a friend’s blog that no longer exists. Here’s a link to my series by a similar title: 5 Small Group Ministry Myths that Need Busting.
Read MoreHow Serious Are You…About Connecting 150%?
You say you want to be a church of small groups. You say you want to be a church where nobody stands alone. You say you want to connect 150% of your weekend adult worship attendance. All good, pithy, mantras. But what are you really doing to make that happen? How serious are you about…
Read MoreMerry Christmas!
Hey everybody! Just a quick note to say Merry Christmas! This is a busy time for all of us, but really hope you and yours have a Christmas you’ll long remember. Simple or extravagant…praying it is full of the real peace and joy that can only come from a life in Christ! Also, hope for…
Read MoreWeb Cams, Headsets, Tokbox, and More!
Have you begun testing the waters of video conferencing yet? Maybe you’re light years into it and have it all figured out…but if you don’t, can I steer you toward a couple things? Maybe three? In my consulting work, I’m beginning to use video chat to make it better than a conference call. To do…
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