Small Group Leaders

I’ve written before about the assumptions about introverts before and how I adapt with it as a pastor. What surprises me, however, is how misunderstood introverts are sometimes.

Most of the pastors I’ve worked with fit a description by Dallas Willard. This is because of what I call the idolatry of excellence.

We all have favorites. But does God have favorites? I don't think so. God doesn’t see anyone of us as more deserving of his love.

When it comes to group building and group leader building, small group prayer is an often overlooked tool. Everyone knows praying is an integral part of groups, but it can often become an afterthought, instead of a leading effort.

Healthy correction will sustain a church community and where it will allow relationships to thrive within a small group ministry.

It certainly looks like everyone is talking but very few are trying to communicate or listen. If only there were 3 steps to good communication. But wait--perhaps there are!

Effective Bible Teachers result in classes that pray, people who serve, and individuals who read their Bibles and follow what it says.

A right-brain oriented small group ministry opts to have their groups meet and seek fellowship with one another and explore curriculum through the context of relationships that bring the joy of small groups.