Making THIS Decision Now Will Connect WAY More People This Fall
Did you know there is a decision you can make now that determines how many people you connect this fall? Well, there is. And it actually is a simple decision. It’s sometimes not easy, but it is simple. The reason so many of us grimace at the thought of it is that it’s a simple…
Read MoreFour Keys to Recruiting Coaches for New Groups
Planning to launch some new groups this fall or next spring? Don’t miss an important step in helping keep your new groups going! Increase their sustainability by assigning coaches to help new leaders start well and make it through the critical first 8 to 10 weeks. Like a rocket launch, launching new groups well requires…
Read MoreFriday’s List | May 19
Every Friday I post a short list of the things I’m reading, listening to, loving and wrestling with: Here’s what I’m reading right now: Myth of Balance Between Ministry, Work, and Life by Frank Bealer on TonyMorganLive.com. Great read for today. Hope you read it! How I Recovered From Burnout: 12 Keys To Finding Your New Normal by…
Read MoreDallas Willard on the Main Task of the Church
Since making disciples is the main task of the church, every church ought to be able to answer two questions: What is our plan for making disciples of Jesus? Is our plan working? —Dallas Willard Share on X Download a copy to hang where you can see it. You can read more from my Quotebook…
Read More5 Things You Need to Know about Personal Growth
I’ve been at this awhile. I started in ministry as a volunteer leader of a small college ministry in 1983. I was a college student myself (on the 10 year plan it turned out) but only a few years older than many of the students. It was a life-changing experience for me and led to…
Read MoreLaunching a Church-Wide Campaign This Fall?
Launching a Church-Wide Campaign This Fall? What’s your plan for the fall ministry season? Launching a church-wide campaign? I sure hope so! After all, it is the very best way to launch the largest number of new groups and connect the largest number of unconnected people. There are several ways I can help you: First,…
Read MoreFriday’s List | May 12
Every Friday I post a short list of the things I’m reading, listening to, loving and wrestling with: Here’s what I’m reading right now: 5 Things That Are NOT A Badge Of Honor In Leadership by Carey Nieuwhof. This is an important list for a lot of us. Me included. EIGHT REASONS CHURCHES BECAME TOO BUSY…
Read MoreDann Spader on the Signature Card of True Disciples
“Love is the signature card of true disciples. Disciple making cannot happen apart from loving, caring relationships–both tough and tender.” Dann Spader You can read more from my Quotebook right here.
Read MoreTake a Look at Life.Church’s Open Network
I’ve pointed you to what Life.Church is doing in the past. Small group ministry ideas, church-wide campaigns and a number of Craig Groeschel’s books. As I was scouting for church-wide campaign ideas, I remembered one I had heard about earlier this year from Craig Groeschel and Life.Church. Two or three minutes of poking around in…
Read More5 Things You Can Do in May that Lead to WAY More Groups This Fall
You may not realize this, but the things you do in May and June often predetermine how it goes in September. The things you do in May and June often predetermine how it goes in September. Share on X Special Note: I am assuming you’ve already chosen the strategy you will use to launch new groups…
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