Posts Tagged ‘Church Wide Campaigns’
The Me I Want To Be
John Ortberg’s latest, The Me I Want to Be is now available as a church-wide campaign (in addition to being a great study for individual groups to do). Answering the question, “How can I become the best version of me?” the church-wide study will help your whole congregation take important steps in the same direction.…
Read MoreSmall Group Leaders: Finding, Recruiting, Developing
One of the most common questions in small group ministry is how do I find enough leaders? Right on it’s heels are two other very common questions: How do I recruit leaders (once I’ve identified them)? How do I develop leaders (once they’ve been recruited)? How Do I Find and Recruit Enough Leaders? This is…
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons Saddleback Has Connected Over 130% In Groups
Update: I wrote this article in 2009 and have updated it slightly to reflect subtle changes in strategy. _____________ I’m regularly asked how Saddleback can have more adults in groups than they have in worship. People everywhere scoff when they hear the numbers. And I have to admit, it is pretty wild. After all, during…
Read MoreChurch-Wide Campaign-Driven Small Groups
When comparing small group ministry strategies and systems there are some fundamental questions to consider. What are the requirements to be a leader? What does a new member commit to? How will you care for the leaders? How does a new group begin? What materials can be used? One of the most effective small group…
Read MoreTop 5 Ways to Multiply Small Groups
How can we start some new groups? We have 14 (or 34, 78, or 103) and we’re stuck on how to add new groups. What’s the best way to do it? What are some ways that we’re not thinking of? This is a very frequent question. And it’s a good one because it’s rooted in…
Read MoreWhat’s Next? When (and How) to Promote the Next Curriculum
When you’re talking about sequencing the launch of a church-wide campaign, one of the most underestimated and overlooked part of the strategy has to do with sustaining what you launch. Much like the Space Shuttle, there are things you can do to help your new groups stay in the air. In fact, there are a…
Read MoreHow to Recruit Members to Groups
How will your hosts add members to their groups? After you’ve chosen the church-wide campaign you will use and recruited hosts, determining how you will recruit members is a very big decision. Along with the first two questions, this one has a lot to do with how effectively your campaign reaches into the crowd. It…
Read MoreHost Orientations That Work
I’ve written about this subject before here and here, but it is a critical step in a launch sequence and need to be sure you’ve got what you need to do it well. Here are a few ideas that I’ve found very helpful. When people sign up to host a group, send them a letter…
Read MorePromoting the Launch Series
Preparing to launch a church-wide campaign? There are some keys to doing it well (and it’s not too late to kick your campaign up a notch!). Here are some ideas you can use right now: Take advantage of the website. Keep in mind that many of the adults in your congregation only attend once or…
Read MoreJohn Ortberg on “Doing Life Together”
Looking for a sample message that casts vision for life in community? You can download the audio of a great example by John Ortberg right here. Here’s a link to the transcript. Given in preparation for Menlo Park’s 40 Days of Purpose experience in 2004, this message provides a look at how Ortberg encouraged a…
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