Intergenerational Ministry: Wonder, Community, and a Great Big God
The power of intergenerational ministry, the strength of connecting to others outside of our own tradition or experiences, is that we see God more clearly.
How to Fill Your Small Group With Encouragement
Encouragement is one of the spiritual gifts explicitly referenced in the New Testament. It’s so important that God tells us it should be a daily practice.
It’s Noisy Out There: Why We Need Intergenerational Community
Our kids are being raised in a time where, if left to their own devices, they would rarely interact with generations beyond theirs. The noise is deafening. And the need for intergenerational community is great.
You Can Overcome Prayerlessness – How to Pray When You Don’t Want to Pray
Ever wonder how to overcome prayerlessness? Oddly enough, many people struggle with learning about prayer because they are focusing on praying, not on God. But prayer is all about relationship.
You Don’t Understand the First Thing About Discipleship
Discipleship ideally does not follow evangelism. Discipleship actually begins before someone’s coming to Christ.
How 5G Phones Will Impact Small Group Discipleship
Moving to the next generation of small group discipleship certainly accelerates speed, but there’s something else even more important.
Are You Asking Your Small Group Great Questions Like Jesus Asked His?
We have 100 examples of Jesus asking great questions. It raises the question. Why did Jesus ask so many questions?
How to Grow Small Groups – 5 Paradigm Shifts
While the phrase “Paradigm Shift” may be used and heard a lot today, the actual occurrence of one is still a rare sight, especially when considering how to grow small groups.
The Impact of a Committed Church Small Group
John Stott wrote about the power of committed Christians as a group. It’s a great reminder that even as a minority in society, the impact of a church small group can be enormous.
Online Community Engagement – What’s the Secret?
You want your worship services to encourage online community engagement? Stop pretending everything is normal. Adapt your service to the changing needs of your people.
Top 10 Ideas for a First Small Group Meeting
Any time you’re starting a new small group, a great first meeting is very important. I include these ideas on a simple handout inside every new leader packet.
Summer Fellowship Is Strengthed in Small Groups
Many small groups tend to “take a break” for the summer, meeting for times of summer fellowship and fun. Why not encourage your small group members to make it a “Summer of Purpose?”
Is a Small Group Meeting Biblical?
Where in the Bible are small group meetings?
Are Unhealthy Small Groups Dividing Your Church?
Unhealthy small groups become cliques and destroy unity in the church.
Is My Church a Cult ?
At one point the pressing concerns of a close friend of mine caused me to pause and consider: is my church a cult?
Good and Bad Reasons for Taking Small Group Attendance
A debate runs between small group pastors and sometimes senior pastors about whether to keep small group attendance and why. Allen White explains why this type of recordkeeping might be good ... and a bad idea.
7 Questions for Starting (or Restarting) a Small Group Ministry
Starting or restarting a small group ministry requires more than just copying another church’s small group model wholesale.
3 Reasons to Experience the Joys of Small Groups
Within minutes of the group starting, I’m overwhelmed by the joys of smalls groups; not by the stress of another activity on the schedule, but by the sheer blessing of redemptive relationships.
Post Traumatic Church Disorder: 12 Symptoms and 5 Treatments
Just below the surface, it affects daily interactions, vision casting and strategic planning. It affects how we relate to God and how we relate to others. I call it Post Traumatic Church Disorder.
Accountability for Young Men, Otherwise Known as ‘Fight Club Part 2’
Get ready for 'Fight Club Part 2' small group ideas for men — and it's all about accountability.
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In a recent sermon to his Dallas congregation, Dr. Tony Evans proposed a biblical alternative to critical race theory, saying Christ has set new rules and made us new people.
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