7 Trademarks of an Unhealthy Friendship
"I wish I could go back in time and pull words out of the ears of my wife, children and friends, but in that moment, I was blind."
12 Vital Reasons Each Of Us Should Be Part Of A Church
We can and should worship and love Jesus individually. But we should also worship, pursue God's word and love him with others. In fact, it is essential and vital to our spiritual lives and health as believers.
Why the Christian Life Is a Call to Community
I’ll never forget Miss Moss, with her Coke-bottle glasses and a disability that left her slow and kind. She loved writing notes of encouragement...
Are You Addicted to Big, Fast, and Famous?
Small Groups create a place where we can share our lives with others. Small Groups create a place where we can encourage and challenge one another. Small Groups create a place where the Holy Spirit can make disciples. And you are creating that place.
Who Is Your Mephibosheth?
As you develop your leaders bring this same question before them: Who Is the Mephibosheth in your neighborhood and circles that is crippled spiritually? Is your heart like David's?
Is It OK to Be Single?
In today's society, we emphasize marriage so much that we believe that being single represents a lesser state... that's not true and here's why.
Dinner Church, Anyone?
Gathering around a table, sharing a meal, worshiping and studying The Word... What could be better than dinner church?
How to Pray When You Don’t Want to Pray
Ever wonder how to pray when you don't want to pray? Oddly enough, many people struggle with learning about prayer because they are focusing on praying, not on God. But prayer is all about relationship.
6 Crucial Small Group Lessons From the Early Church
Scott Boren thought his research on the early church would reveal "secret ingredients" to small group success. Instead, he found something much more significant.
7 Childcare Solutions for Small Groups
Whether you are a small group leader/ host or the small group pastor/point person at your church, here are 7 childcare solutions to help your small group(s) thrive.
The Absolute Best Discussion Question You Can Ask in Small Group
Looking for the absolute best discussion question for small group? One of the greatest skills that you need to run a good Bible study is the instinct to craft good questions.
Fuller Streamed a Continuous Reading of the Four Gospels on Sept. 11th
Fuller Theological Seminary’s Fuller Studio hosted a live stream of a continuous reading of the Gospels on September 11, 2019. The stream lasted over...
7 Ways a Church’s Small Groups Can Reach People for Jesus (From Saddleback)
These are 7 powerful ways that a church's small groups can reach people for Jesus. And we've seen these happening at Saddleback effectively.
10 Ways to Help Small Group Members Participate More
Model these Top 10 ways to help small group members participate so each member recognizes that he or she is an integral member of the Body of Christ and begins behaving accordingly, inside and outside the meeting.
4 Ways to Rally Your Small Group for Fall
Regardless how your group has been approaching the summer season, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll transition back into the fall season. Here are four tips to rally your small group for fall.
A Small Group Leader’s 30-Day Prayer Guide
Copy and give this Prayer Guide to your leaders or create your own so that your groups can grow in strength and influence for the Kingdom of God!
3 Great Values of Small Group Life
The best and most enduring stories of life change are connected to some form of small group life. Christianity was never designed to be a journey taken alone. In fact, I don’t believe you can live your faith journey to its fullest potential by yourself.
10 Traits of a Healthy Small Group Ministry
Do you have a healthy small group ministry? You will if you focus on these 10 traits of a healthy small group ministry.
A Quick Guide to Leading Yourself Spiritually
One of my greatest obstacles has been learning how to best lead myself and to do so with greater spiritual intensity. Here are three quick takeaways that could challenge you for leading yourself spiritually.
8 Creative Prayer Ideas for Small Group Time
Sometimes groups can get stuck in a rut when it comes to praying together, my prayer is that these creative prayer ideas for small group may help you and your group.
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