Small groups can either divide us or bring reconciliation. We can't deny that a level of racial divide exists in the U.S. (still) today. I'm not pointing fingers for who is responsible for this and I hope you don't either....
Tag: dealing with challenges
Spiritual Life
3 Ways to Deal with Your Stressors Today: Encouragement Letter
My wife, Heidi, has struggled with several stressors in her life this week. So, this morning I sent her a quick email of encouragement. Later I realized that many others may also need encouragement today. Hope this helps: Take time...
TIPS
Small Group Leadership TIPS of the Week for May 16-20, 2016
Here are last week's Small Group Leader TIPS as Tweeted, posted on the Small Group Leadership Facebook page, and posted on LinkedIn. * * * * * * *Monday, 5/16: "Admonish one another" is a command of Scripture. To grow...
TIPS
Small Group Leadership TIPS of the Week for May 9-13, 2016
Here are the last week of Small Group Leader TIPS as Tweeted, posted on the Small Group Leadership Facebook page, and posted on LinkedIn. * * * * * * *Monday, 5/9: As you lead this week, try this: Lean...
TIPS
Small Group Leadership TIPS of the Week: April 4-8, 2016
Small Group Leadership TIPS of the past week as Tweeted, posted on the Small Group Leadership Facebook page, and posted on LinkedIn. * * * * * * *Monday, 4/4: No, your faith is NOT a private matter! Go public....
External-Focus
Rock ‘n Roll Advice to Get Your Small Group Back Where You Belong
Maybe you've never considered this, but Rock n' Roll has provided small group leaders with quite a bit of wisdom. Over the last week, I've been posting #rocknrollwisdom as my Small Group Leadership TIPS of the week on Twitter, my...
Facilitating Discussion
The Challenge of Challenging People: 7 Keys to What Works
I've known today's guest blogger for more years than either of us would care to admit. I first came across her material on small group leadership 20-some years ago when I was an editor at Standard Publishing, and we've partnered...
TIPS
Small Group Leadership TIPS of the Week: 11/2-16/2015
Here are the Small Group Leadership TIPS of the past week as Tweeted, posted on the Small Group Leadership Facebook page, and posted on LinkedIn. * * * * * * * * Monday, 11/2: Has someone in your grp...
Leader's Heart-Overflow, Ministry Leaders
What Should Happen with a Leader Who Has No Time for God?
What should a church or small group pastor do when they discover that a small group leader is not spending time daily with God--assuming this is an ongoing issue? Yes, there are times that most of us have gone through the desert,...
Leader's Heart-Overflow
The Brazil Cell-Church Conference: What I Learned … #4 – Keep Trusting God
When life is safe and comfortable, there is no real need to trust God. That's as true for your small group, your church, and your family as it is for you personally. It's when you step out of your comfort...