Six Ways To Find New Small Group Leaders with Mark Howell [Podcast]
Where do I find more Group Leaders? Everyone leading the Small Group charge at their church has asked this question. And it continues to be a challenge for us all. Investigating creative ways to find new Small Group Leaders can open your eyes to new possibilities for you in your ministry. On Monday, November 14, […]
Creating your own in-house curriculum [Podcast]
One of the most frequently asked questions in Small Group Network Huddles is, “What curriculum are you using?” And rightfully so! It is important to every Small Group practitioner that their groups are using curriculum that is engaging, yet not superficial; enjoyable, yet transformational and relevant and Biblically based. In today’s global market there are […]
Rethinking Your Coaching Infrastructure
…
Creating a Disciple-Making Environment
So this Small Group Pastor walks into his favorite coffee shop and greets the barista with a ho-hum “give me the usual, Mac.” As Mac whips up his Sugar-free Double Mocha Decaf Latte on Ice he asks, “What’s bothering you today?” To which the pastor replies “my groups’ ministry is going well, but I’m not sure we […]
Externally Focused Small Groups
If your groups are stuck in a rut, maybe they need a jump-start toward being externally focused. Eric Torrence (on Twitter) and I will be having that discussion at 12 Noon Central Time on Thursday, September 12th. Eric is the Groups Pastor at Chase Oaks Church in Plano, Texas. He is resolute to impact the community through community. […]
Group Talk: Small Group Leaders as Shepherds
Should Small Group Leaders be discussion facilitators or should they act as Shepherds? At The Village Church in north-west Dallas they are all about Shepherds. Trevor Joy (on Twitter), the Spiritual Formation Pastor, at The Village will be discussing their strategy and intentionality of establishing “Shepherds in the living room” in each of their Small Groups. Trevor says, […]
The DNA of a healthy small group
It’s buzzy to talk about “small group health” these days. Why? Because we all want our groups to be healthy! No matter your system, your approach, your denomination, or the size of your church, you’re aiming for healthy small groups. But there’s no universal definition of a healthy small group, is there? What is a […]
Soul Care for the Small Group Point Person
“How are you doing, really?” Ever been asked that question? You were probably asked that because something was a little…off. Something didn’t seem right. You weren’t acting like your normal self. You weren’t exhibiting behavior consistent with the way you normally act, whether that was physically, spiritually, or emotionally. OR You’ve been asked that question […]
Loving those in the LGBT Community
Given the cultural realities concerning the LGBT community, how do our churches and groups engage with and love those from the gay community? Kirby Holmes tackles this sensitive topic in this month’s Group Talk answering the following questions. 1. What does it look like to love those in the LGBT community? 2. Do we engage […]
Is this the future of group life?
Are you looking for the silver bullet for your groups ministry? Then keep looking, because this isn’t the Group Talk for you. But if you’re willing to sit and listen, learn, and digest, this edition of Group Talk will help you think outside of your box. You have something to learn from the Mid-Sized Community […]
