Distinctly Christian Leadership By Dave Alford
For those of us in group ministry, leadership development has got to be at or near the top our list of activities that are most vital to our success. A Google query on the topic of leadership yields over 454 million results meaning that there is so much information on the subject that it is […]
Is Your Church Really Safe? By Ben Reed
Is your church safe? I don’t mean “we have police officers” and “we have hidden cameras” and “I’m packing heat on my pew.” Is your church safe for you to be you? Can you be the you that doesn’t have it all figured out? That has more questions than answers, some days? Can you be […]
SGN Website – Huddles: New & Improved Pt1
GREAT news! Our new Huddle section on the website is now available for you to use. Watch this video to learn more about how to use it. #SGNet
SGN Website – Job Board: Expand Your Reach
Do you have any jobs at your church that you need help filling? If so, the Small Group Network can help you. We just ask that you are a member of the Small Group Network and we will do the rest. Watch this to learn more. www.smallgroupnetwork.com
SGN Website – The Blog: Brand New Feature
Now that the Small Group Network Website has had many new enhancements, we decided to create a few small trainings on each section to ensure everyone is on the same page. Enjoy & Share! www.smallgroupnetwork.com
Remove The Stress, Pick a Deadline By David Heinemeier Hansson
October 20 was the internal deadline we picked for Basecamp 3 back in early Summer. It was computed by the highly scientific method of two-parts sussing, one-part calendar dart throwing, and the full awareness of its arbitrary nature. The purpose of a self-imposed deadline is to sharpen the edge of your prioritization sword and stake […]
No Need to Stand Alone By Jay Daniell
As Small Group Point Person, there is no need to stand alone. Around the turn of the century, God moved in me, as a volunteer, to launch Small Groups in our local congregation. I remember the fun, excitement and passion which I enjoyed; those were the days… I also remember the pain, heartbreak and struggles. […]
Vulnerable Living, Vulnerable Leading [Podcast]
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/3891978/height/26/theme/standard-mini/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/” height=”26″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”mini”]Challenging seasons of life are inevitable. It is never a question of “if” they will occur, but rather “when”. When life gets tough, it is often how we respond to the challenges we’re faced with that shape us more than the situation itself. Particularly as a leader, it is in […]
12 Cultural Trends Your Church Can’t Ignore
When you lead an organization — especially when you are responsible for leading an organization like the local church — there is a temptation to ignore trends or minimize the impact they will have on how you operate. It’s so difficult to gain and keep momentum, that when you have some momentum it becomes tempting […]
The Best Season of All
I inherited a church small-group ministry that insisted small groups break for the summer. But I am a huge fan of small groups meeting throughout the summer. Our policy now is that small groups can take a break anytime they want—for the entire summer, or even just a couple of weeks—but they’re never forced to. Here are […]
