4 Obsessions of the Extraordinary Small Group Pastor
I’ve written quite a bit about small group pastors. I’ve shared their most important contribution and what they need to know on day one. I’ve talked about their most common rookie mistakes and biggest problems. What I haven’t written about is what a small group pastor needs to be preoccupied with, obsessed with, in order to succeed…
Read MoreDon’t Miss Scott Boren’s Latest: Leading Small Groups in the Way of Jesus
Spent some time with a new book from M. Scott Boren this week. Leading Small Groups in the Way of Jesus is his latest (and might be his best) in a long list and you are going to want to know about this one. The essential premise of Leading Small Groups in the Way of…
Read MoreDoes Your Small Group Ministry Need to Grow Exponentially?
Does your small group ministry need to grow exponentially? Or can it grow incrementally and meet the needs of unconnected people? Remember, unconnected people are always one tough thing away from never being in your church again. Unconnected people are always one tough thing away from never being in your church again. Share on X See…
Read More3 Strategies that Launch a Wave of New Groups
Three Very Important Discoveries for Small Group Pastors The first very important discovery for small group pastors is that there are no problem-free small group systems or models. A breakthrough happens when leaders learn that every system comes with a set of problems and wise leaders simply choose the set of problems they’d rather have.…
Read More6 Things You Need to Know about Small Group Ministry
Sometimes things seem more complicated than they really are. Small group ministry is truly one of those things. It’s just not that complicated. 6 things you need to know about small group ministry: 1. There is no problem-free small group strategy or system. It really doesn’t matter what system, strategy or model you choose. Every…
Read More5 Obstacles to Building an Effective Coaching Structure
“Coaching does not work here.” I’ve heard that line many, many times. Maybe you’ve said it yourself! Very often, though, there are some incorrect assumptions that undermine coaching success. See also, 5 Assumptions that Set Up Small Group Coaching to #FAIL. There are also some real obstacles to building an effective coaching structure. 5 Obstacles…
Read MoreFight Back with Joy: A Powerful New Study from Margaret Feinberg
I had the opportunity to preview a new study from Margaret Feinberg this week. Fight Back with Joy: Celebrate More, Regret Less, Stare Down Your Greatest Fears is a new 6 session study and it is one you are going to want to add to your recommended list. Margaret Feinberg was recently named one of 50 women…
Read MoreFreefall to Fly: A Powerful New Women’s Study from Rebekah Lyons
Finally had the opportunity to preview a new study from Rebekah Lyons. Freefall to Fly: A Breathtaking Journey Toward a Life of Meaning is a six session study based on Lyon’s 2013 book by the same title. If you’re unfamiliar with Rebekah Lyons, she serves alongside her husband, Gabe, as cofounder of QIdeas, an organization that helps…
Read MoreHow to Help a HOST Become a Small Group Leader
If you’ve been following this conversation at all, you know one of my major themes is I want to make it as easy as possible to take first steps into leading a small group and nearly automatic for a new leader to step onto the leadership development conveyor belt. I’ve referred to this idea many times…
Read MoreVery Little Surprise Here: 21 Days of Flesh Has Real Possibilities
Earlier this month I reviewed Flesh: Bringing the Incarnation Down to Earth, a new book by Hugh Halter. Spoiler Alert: I loved it! Let’s just say I found it “challenging with just a dash of scary–but so inspiring!” You can read my full review right here. I learned from Hugh that they’ve developed a 21…
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