20 Small Group Quotes from “The Lobby” 2016 By Derek Olson
The largest global network of small group ministry leaders, the “Small Group Network,” annually hosts “The Lobby” small group conference in Southern California. Here are the top 20 quotes I’ve heard so far this week… Small group ministry is more of an art than a science. – Steve Gladen Leaders gather, coaches pursue. Craft strategic questions […]
Insights About Reaching Millennials From Two Millennials Pastors [Podcast]
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4231317/height/26/theme/standard-mini/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/” height=”26″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”mini”]Millennials… Flaky. Inconsistent. Non-Commital. Inauthentic. Insert your own adjective here _______. All terms frequently used when the millennial generation enters the conversation. However, even for as much as there may be threads of truth woven into stereotype personas, the reality is many millennials are quite the opposite of how they are […]
Wanted: Authentic Community By Judy Colegrove
Small groups are all about leading people into a deeper relationship with Christ and with one another. But what if your group members haven’t really connected? How can you help them to move past superficial relationships and only showing up when it’s convenient, into a deeply committed, love relationship with Christ and one another? It […]
Officer Clemmons By Dave Alford
National Public Radio’s StoryCorps segment caught my attention as I was driving to work this morning. It was an interview with Francois Clemmons who played the role of Officer Clemmons on the long-running children’s show, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood (MRN). I rarely watched MRN as a kid so I wasn’t even aware that Clemmons was black. […]
Seven Tips for Maintaining Healthy Groups By Judy Colegrove
As Pastors and Point Leaders we want our groups to succeed. But what does success look like? How do you define it? Here are some tips for maintaining healthy small groups. Stay focused on the vision Make sure your leaders know and can recite the vision and values of the church and the small group […]
Summer Small Groups By Will Johnston
Summer small groups. They’re almost an oxymoron. Summer is when the kids are out of school and vacations are taken. Small group attendance goes way down, and many groups take a break. Let’s be honest, I’m a small group pastor, and I’d much rather spend time outside than sit inside in a small group. […]
Using MailChimp Automation to Better Care for Groups By Jay Kranda
I’m always looking for ways to better care for people on a scalable level. You can’t be everything to everyone, but you can be something to somebody when they cross your path. If someone calls me and wants to get coffee then we get coffee, but that strategy isn’t scalable. Getting coffee with one host […]
A Message from the Small Group Network
The Lobby is coming!! Eric Falcinella shares some valuable information about what to expect at this years Lobby! Remember: Registration ends February 27th. REGISTER HERE.
5 Ways to Celebrate Easter as a Small Group By Laura Copeland
Fellowship: Wake up extra early and meet to watch the sunrise (you should also read the resurrection account in John 20), then grab coffee and breakfast together. Discipleship: Host a Passover Seder and learn the rich historical background behind Jesus’ Last Supper with His disciples. Find detailed instructions HERE. Ministry: Volunteer together with […]
Most Effective Way to Build Trust in a Small Group By Andrew Camp
I would wager that a lack of trust in a small group will lead to a lack of a small group within weeks. A small group may be the only place a person has throughout the week where they do not have to live up to others’ expectations of them, and can truly be themselves. […]
