Top 10 Rules to Connect More People in 2022
You know how there are rules or laws that are always true in life? Newton’s laws, Moore’s law, the Pareto Principle, and Occam’s Razor? How about Murphy’s Law? You probably know some and always obey them or follow them because they are true (at least most of the time) I want to suggest a set of…
Read More5 December Keys to Your Best January Small Group Ministry Kickoff Ever
You may already be on top of it…but just to be sure, here are five steps you can take today to make sure January is extra effective in 2022. Set the date for a Small Group Connection. (If you don’t know about the Small Group Connection strategy, click here to find out all about it).…
Read MoreCYBER MONDAY DEALS
Sorry you missed my Cyber Monday sale! Check back in late December for the next opportunity to save! Right now you can get any of my most popular mini-courses for $39.00 (48% off). Need to buy three? Buy a one-year membership to GroupLife Insider for $99.99 (save 33%) and get an all access pass to…
Read MoreMy 5 Step Prescription for Rebooting Your Small Group Ministry
There are times when you just need to reboot your small group ministry. It’s hard work. It’s not easy. It’s a thrill ride. But if your small group ministry is stuck, you need to do it. Just like your computer, it won’t get better while you watch it. See also, Top 10 Signs Your Small…
Read MoreBig News for the Howells, the future is bright
After almost 10 years at Canyon Ridge and in Las Vegas, as well as stops in Chicago, northern California, and two in southern California, the Howells are packing up and preparing to relocate (and return) to the great state of Texas. Debbie is a native. Our grandkids are there (and so are their parents). We’re…
Read MoreApplication: Doing the Right Things (in the right way) TO and FOR (and WITH) Your Leaders
As you probably know, I often use the expression, “Whatever you want to happen in the lives of the members of your groups, must happen first in the lives of the leaders of your groups.” Whatever you want to happen in the lives of the members of your groups, must happen first in the lives…
Read MoreDoes Your Topic Connect with Your Real Customer?
Developing a deep understanding of the business you are in is one of the most important things you will ever do. Right on its heels, you must develop an awareness of who your real customer is. Without an accurate understanding of those two certainties your only chance for success will be based on chance (or…
Read MoreSupercharge Your Fall Ministry Season – 2021
Want to Dramatically Increase the Impact of Your Fall Ministry Season When was the best fall ministry season you’ve ever had? Probably wasn’t 2020! 2019? 3 or 4 years ago? Too long ago to remember the exact date? What did you do? Do you remember what worked? Could you do it again? Would it be enough? What…
Read MoreWinning the War in Your Mind by Craig Groeschel Is a 2021 Best Campaign
The first entry to my 2021 list of best church-wide campaigns is Winning the War in Your Mind by Craig Groeschel and Life.Church. A four week message series combined with weekly Life Group discussion content makes for an easy-to-use campaign idea. In addition, Groeschel’s 2021 book by the same name will further enhance the experience.…
Read MoreTop 10 Post-COVID Realities and Strategic Adjustments
I don’t know about you and your church and community, but I can tell you what we’re experiencing in Las Vegas. i can also provide an overview of our most important post-COVID adjustments. First, a little background: Canyon Ridge stopped meeting in person in mid-March of 2020 and resumed the first weekend in October of…
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