I really like tweeting. Most often my tweets are thoughts that pop into my head about leadership and small group ministry. A few people have asked me if they could use some of these “fewer than 140 characters” with their small group ministry. For sure. Feel free. I don’t quite get it as, in most instances, all I’m doing is typing phrases that I use to think, then determine no one would want to hear.
If you can use any of them feel free. I thought I’d give you a list of some of them.
- If there were a biblical small group on every street and cul-de-sac there would be no need for social services.
- When you think your small group has lost its way, chart a path to a destination and take them there. This is leadership.
- When your small group meets… Theology must prove the presence and power of God rather than threatening or questioning it.
- If your small group is simply meeting but not journeying, guide them to the mysterious places where God is.
- Small group leader… Standing alongside a small group member is more important than walking ahead of them.
- When a brother falls into sin, the small group’s role is to help him climb out of it.
- If two group members have a disagreement, that’s good news. You’ve created an environment where people can be honest.
- Raising the bar of expectation isn’t the small group leader’s job, reveal God’s Words and the bar will raise itself.
- If you ask your group a question & no one answers, wait. The aftermath of awkward silence is a well thought out answer.
- When a small group leader is exhausted from leading the group’s apprentice is probably anticipating an opportunity to lead.
- Leading a small group is time consuming, so is watching American Idol. It’s all about priorities.
- Dreaming a dream 4 each group member u lead produces patience with them, adoration 4 them, n releases the potential n them
- If an atheist, agnostic, Buddhist, or muslim joins your group, celebrate. If a legalistic Christian comes… pray.
- When a majority of your small group doesn’t show up give your heart to the present minority.
- Biblical discussions make disciples. Unresolveable doctrinal debates create a climate of confusion and dysfunction.