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Community
The (Debatable) Meaning of Koinonia in the New Testament Church . . . and the Important Implications for Today
In true biblical community, we share not only financial resources and food, but much more. As we gather in biblical community, we share God's love, grace, joy, peace, wisdom, and more with one another.
Ministry Leaders, Small Group Leaders
A Great Small Group Is … (It may not be what you think)
Today I want to show you a way of small group life that is best of all. A great small group is patient and kind with one another. The members of a great small group are not jealous or boastful...
Spiritual Life
How to (and NOT to) Love your Trick-or-Treating Neighbors
What does it look like to "love your neighbor" on All Hallows' Eve? This is one day of the year that many of your neighbors come to your house. So why not treat them with love rather than just candy?...
Ministry Leaders, Small Group Leaders
Are Small Groups Deceiving Themselves?
What are the purposes of vision and mission statements? Are they important? Should a small group have vision and mission statements? I'll answer those questions in a moment. But first I'd like to share a series of mission-related tweets I...
External-Focus
The Secret to Open AND Authentic Groups
I recently read a tweet and blog post that assumes an either-or viewpoint toward small groups. You must choose, the author says, between being an open, outward-focused, welcoming, numerically growing group (or class) and living in authentic, accountable, abiding community....
External-Focus
10 Tips for Making Your Group Less Scary and More Welcoming to New People
You may not realize it, but visiting a small group for the first time can be intimidating. Here's are 10 ways to make it easier for a new person to fit in. The first time I attended a small group...
External-Focus
5 Vital Secrets for Getting Your Group to Invite Others
How do you get small group members to invite people to their groups? I spoke at +Greenwood Christian Church this past Saturday, particularly on the topic of moving small groups from good (comfortable, focused mostly internally) to great (costly, missional)....
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...
SG Models/Structure
Three Facts American Small Groups Can Learn From The Best Practices of Other Countries – Part 3: Guest Post by Ralph W. Neighbour
Today is part three of a three-part series by guest blogger, Dr. +Ralph Neighbour. Please see Part 1 here. See Part 2 here. __________ FACT 3: OVERSEAS BODIES OF CHRIST HAVE HARVEST EVENTS When we began to develop...