Skill Training: How to Add Meaningful Prayer Together to Your Group Meeting
Skill Training: How to Add Meaningful Prayer Together to Your Group Meeting Two things are true about many small groups (if not almost every group): When your group is brand new feeling comfortable praying together is very challenging. New members often don’t know each other and aren’t yet sure they can trust each other. Lots…
Read MoreIf I Was Starting Today…Part 2
(This is part 2 of a 7 part series. If you missed part 1, you can read it right here) If I knew then what I know now…I would have worked harder to be crystal clear on who my real customer was and designed my strategy to fit them. I realize that to some of…
Read MoreGroupLife Insider is launching today! Take Advantage of “Founder” Pricing
GroupLife Insider is launching today! Take Advantage of “Founder” Pricing Well…I’ve been preparing to launch a membership site for over a year…AND IT’S FINALLY HAPPENED! If you’re serious about building thriving small group ministries that connect people and make disciples in the 21st century, you’re going to want to give GroupLife Insider serious consideration. As much…
Read MoreOrganizational Culture: Must-Read and Listen Resources
Organizational Culture: Must-Read and Listen Resources You may consider the subject of organizational culture above your pay grade or a field of expertise that you don’t need or that has little to do with building a thriving small group ministry. If that’s you…I’m sorry, but I must beg you to reconsider. Instead, I believe it…
Read MoreThe Most Recent Things I’ve Learned…AGAIN
The Most Recent Things I’ve Learned…AGAIN “Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Whether this famous one-liner was first said by Winston Churchill, Edmond Burke or George Santayana may be up for debate, but the truth of the statement isn’t. One of the most important things we can do is…
Read MoreIf I Was Starting Today…
If I knew then what I know now… That’s where this post finds its roots. I’ve been at this a while and I’m often asked what I’d do if I was starting fresh but armed with what I know now. Have you ever thought about what you’d do differently if you could do it over…
Read MoreHere’s the latest on GroupLife Insider
GroupLife Insider Launched in Fall of 2017 Some of you have been asking about GroupLife Insider, the membership site I’ve been been planning and working on for over a year. Here’s an update: GroupLife Insider is coming soon! I’m working hard behind the scenes, putting some finishing touches to the concept (what will be included,…
Read More5 Keys to Eliminating Embarrassing Oversights
5 Keys to Eliminating Embarrassing Oversights You know that slap on the forehead moment when you realize you overlooked an important detail? Say, in your church-wide campaign or groups launch? Or in a small group leader gathering? Or maybe in your weekly team huddle? Those are the worst, aren’t they?!! That moment when you realize…
Read MoreDear Senior Pastor…
Dear Senior Pastor… Just wanted to take a moment to remind you of a few things. Most of them you probably already know. A few you might’ve forgotten. One might be a complete surprise. First, if you want your church to be a church of groups you have to be the small group champion. First, if…
Read MoreWould you take a moment and help me with a couple things?
I know it’s not really our arrangement, but I was wondering if I could ask you for a favor. See…I’ve got a couple projects I’m working on and I’d love your opinion. If you’re willing to help me, here’s what I’d like to ask you to do: First, I’ve just announced the dates for GroupLife…
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