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Live Blogging from “Method Behind the Madness” Pt 2 – Group Think

We are into the interactive portion of the worship planning meeting. This is where Pastor J.D. brings what he has prepared so...

Parenting and Community

If you’re a parent, I need you to repeat this after me. I don’t have it all figured out. And for those of you who feel...

Review: The Good and Beautiful Community

Had a chance this week to take a look at The Good and Beautiful Community; the newest addition to James Bryan Smith’s Apprentice...

Free Discussion Guide: Your Secret Name

Help your small group discover who God created them to be.

Hindrances and Helps to Cell Multiplication

By Joel Comiskey One of the most controversial words in the cell church dictionary is multiplication. Some embrace it while others resist it....

Leadership Liabilities

I was at the Right Now Conference in Dallas recently with Alan Danielson and as we sat in the greenroom he was sharing some...

The Real Reason Saddleback Connects So Many in Groups

Ever heard the stories about Saddleback’s thousands of small groups and wondered what they’re really doing?  Maybe you heard the rumor that with Decade...

Veering Into Oncoming Traffic

In a half hour, Etna and I will leave for a memorial service for a friend. She was just 65, and on Thanksgiving...

Live Blogging from “Method Behind the Madness” Pt 2 – Sermon Prep

J.D. Greear – Sermon Planning J.D. is talking through how he prepares his sermon each week. He was gracious enough to share his notes...

Premarital Counseling

Ever have one of those ideas that you didn’t realize was a good idea until afterwards? I had a little accidental awesomeness yesterday. I said this...

Free Discipleship Workbook: Abundant Living

"As developing disciples of Christ, we begin this journey with the end in mind: that end is the person of Jesus."

Your Group: Where Do You Want to Go?

Have you ever actually thought through where you want to go with your small group ministry?

Small Group Training 2 – Promoting Spiritual Growth

93 second video that trains your entire small group about creating environments for spiritual growth.

Don't Discard Anyone

by Mario Vega Joel Comiskey has written on other occasions about the time it takes to multiply cells from one region of the world...

Why the Struggle with Developing Leaders?

Why is it that so many organizations are struggling with developing leaders? In a time of unprecedented leadership resources both in print ...

Christmas Reboot: Alan Danielson’s New Family Devotional

What’s your family tradition for preparing for and celebrating Christmas?  Especially if you’ve got kids at home, I want to encourage you...

Jesus' Re-Incarnation

Since today is officially the start of the "holiday season" (I know ... "Christmas" is the religiostically correct term, but I'm still digesting...

Live Blogging from “Method Behind the Madness”pt 1

Here at the Summit’s “Method Behind the Madness” where we are getting an inside look at how the Summit Church plans a...

Quit Hiding

My son has figured out how to manipulate.  Funny…I don’t remember teaching him that. And funny how that sticks, and so many other things that...

Benchmarks: Growth in Small Groups

Check out these statistics to get your finger on the pulse of small groups ministry.

Phil McGraw and Ed Young Discuss God’s Calling, Parenting and the...

Dr. Phil McGraw recently spoke at Pastor Ed Young’s Fellowship Church, where McGraw shared his thoughts on topics including parenting, envy, and the importance of the church to society.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

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