THE LATEST ON CHURCH-WIDE CAMPAIGNS – 2017
Saddleback released the 40 Days of Purpose church-wide campaign in 2002. Although they had previously launched internal spiritual growth campaigns, this one really was a just-add-water option. Of course, in 2002 it really was just about the only option. Today, there are lots of options and there are more all the time. I’ve reviewed many of them…
Read MoreHAVE YOU LOOKED INTO GROUPLIFE INSIDER? Get the FOUNDER’S Rate for a limited time
HAVE YOU LOOKED INTO GROUPLIFE INSIDER? Get the FOUNDER’S Rate for a limited time! After preparing for over a year to launch GroupLife Insider it has finally happened! My new membership site is open for business and delivering lots of value for subscribers who want more! If you’re serious about building thriving small group ministries…
Read MoreIf I Was Starting Today…Part 4
If I Was Starting Today…Part 4 (This is part 4 of a 7 part series. You can read part 1 right here) If I knew then what I know now…I’d work harder to develop a sequence of spiritual next steps and I’d narrow our focus to include only the steps that actually lead to where…
Read MoreWhat Do You Need to Change about Your Small Group Ministry?
“What do you need to change about your small group ministry?” That question is at the essence of the problem for many of us. When we stop to think about…if we take the time to think about it…all of us almost always already have a pretty good idea about what needs to change about our…
Read MoreChecklist: Prep to Hold the Largest Small Group Connection
There are certain critical things that must be done if you want to maximize your small group connection. There is also a sequence in which these critical things must be accomplished. Here is what must be done and the sequence in which they must happen. Meet with senior pastor to get commitment for multi-week promotion.…
Read MoreNew from Rick Warren and Saddleback: 40 Days of Prayer
Finally got a look at 40 Days of Prayer, the newest church-wide campaign from Rick Warren and Saddleback Church. I’ve been really looking forward to this one and I should tell you, I got more excited and enthused about this campaign’s potential as I worked my way through the contents. Has there ever been a…
Read MoreWhat Does the Future of Small Group Ministry Look Like?
What Does the Future of Small Group Ministry Look Like? Yesterday I posted 3 Reasons Your Old School Small Group Model Is Failing and as I published it I felt a little pang of regret. Why? I think I realized that I was sharing bad news without pointing you to what I believe is the preferred future.…
Read More3 Reasons Your Old School Small Group Model Is Failing
Before we even get to the reasons your old school small group ministry model is failing, it makes sense for us to define success. And clearly my definition might not be yours, and that’s okay. As long as your small group ministry model is accomplishing your definition of success. For now, here’s my definition of…
Read MoreIf I Was Starting Today…Part 3
(This is part 3 of a 7 part series. You can read part 1 right here) I’ve been at this a while. Maybe you have too! All I know is, with over 25 years of small group ministry experience I’ve learned a thing or two. And guess what? If I knew way back then what…
Read MoreThe Essential Guide for Small Group Leaders Is a Must-Add Resource
Finally had an opportunity this week to spend some time with a new resource from Bill Search. The Essential Guide for Small Group Leaders is Bill’s first small group offering since Simple Small Groups was published in 2008. I loved his first book and was excited to dig into his new book. I was NOT disappointed. The…
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