4 Bogeys* That Might Not Be on Your Radar…Yet
Have you ever said, “I’m not sure how I missed that!” Or maybe, “That caught all of us by surprise!” If you’ve said anything like that, you’re in good company. Life has a way of encouraging preoccupation with that which is urgent, often at the expense of those things that are truly important. And sometimes…
Read MoreHebrews: Don’t Miss This Timely Bible Book Study
Spent some time this week with a new study from LifeWay’s Explore the Bible series. Hebrews is a 13 week study, divided into two study guides: Chapters 1-7 “introduces the Book of Hebrews and gives encouragement and hope to believers.” Chapters 8-13 “helps believers understand how Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament promise of a…
Read MoreThinking Thursday: The Power of Time Off
Every seven years, designer Stefan Sagmeister closes his New York studio for a yearlong sabbatical to rejuvenate and refresh their creative outlook. He explains the often overlooked value of time off and shows the innovative projects inspired by his time in Bali. Can’t see the video? You can watch it right here. Image by Bret…
Read More4 Steps that Build an Effective Small Group Coaching Structure
Who are you looking for when you are trying to find another coach? How do you recruit small group coaches? Do you have a tried and true system for building an effective small group coaching structure? I was talking with one of the members of my small group ministry coaching network and I realized that…
Read MoreFAQ: When Should We Begin Promoting a Church-Wide Campaign?
I get a lot of questions. This is a good one and one you need to be thinking about as you plan for your next church-wide campaign. When should we begin promoting a church-wide campaign? That is a good question; don’t you think? And the answer might be a little different than you’ve assumed. My…
Read More5 Best Church-Wide Campaigns for Fall 2015
I don’t know about your church, but right about now is when many churches pull the trigger on a fall church-wide campaign. And although there are two other windows when the impact of a campaign can be optimized, in many ways the fall is still the best of the three. See also, When Is the Best…
Read MoreA Must Read: Finding Your Way Back to God
Finally had the time to finish my review of a new book by Dave and Jon Ferguson. Finding Your Way Back to God: Five Awakenings to Your New Life has tremendous outreach potential and if you’ve not had a chance to spend some time with this book, you need to make time! This book is a…
Read MoreThinking Thursday: Forget Big Change, Start with a Tiny Habit
What if someone told you to floss only one tooth everyday? Or start the new year, not with grand resolutions, but with a simple challenge.. like ONE pushup a day? BJ Fogg shows us that the key to lasting change does not lie in planning big, monumental changes, but in thinking really, really small. Chosen…
Read MoreQuotebook: Dallas Willard on How to Become Like Christ
If it is true that “whatever you want to happen at the member level, will have to happen to the leader first” there can be no question about what must happen to the leaders in your small group ministry. And by extension, there can be little debate about the role of a coach. And if the…
Read MoreFAQ: What’s the Best Way to Connect a Leader with a Coach?
I do get a lot of questions and this is a very frequent question. Usually this question is one of a rapid-fire list of questions about small group coaching. See also, 20 Frequently Asked Questions about Small Group Coaching. What’s the best way to connect a leader with a coach? The Best Way to Connect…
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