I am privileged to lead the Small Group Leader Summit Saturday, January 20, from 9 AM to noon. The event will be held at First Church, Burlington, Kentucky, 6080 Camp Ernst Road, in Burlington, Kentucky 41005. SESSION 1: "Things Every...
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Ministry Leaders, Small Group Leaders
How Can My Group(s) Do What Jesus’ Group Did? (Is That Even Possible?)
The back cover of World's Greatest Small Group features this audacious claim: Your small group can do what Jesus' did: Change the World! I wouldn't make such a claim if I didn't believe it's possible. But I believe not only...
Ministry Leaders, Small Group Leaders
Protected: For Bloggers and Reviewers: Can Your Group(s) Really Do What Jesus’ Did—and Even Greater Things?
The back cover of World's Greatest Small Group features this audacious claim: Your small group can do what Jesus' did: Change the World! Michael C. Mack, the author of this new book, says he wouldn't make such a claim if...
Ministry Leaders
Business Books Every Ministry Leader Should Read
I asked Christian leaders across the U.S. to recommend a book written primarily for business leaders that they’ve found helpful in their ministry leadership. The first 10 of these were originally published in the September 2016 issue of the Christian...
SG Coaching
Small Group Coaching & the 10-20-70 Model
As I coach and consult with small group point leaders and churches, I'm finding that coaching leaders is (still) a struggle for many. At the same time, I partner with several organizations that deal with coaching business leaders, and I'm...
Ministry Leaders, Small Group Leaders
Top 10 Websites for Small Group Leaders – 2016
Here are the 10 best websites for small group leaders and ministry point leaders as judged solely by me, Michael Mack. Part of the mission of Small Group Leadership is to resource leaders—or, in this case, point you to some...
Training SG Leaders
Why a Small Group Director / Minister Brings in an “Expert” Trainer
Kathy Stahlhut GUEST BLOG by Kathy Stahlhut, Director of Small Groups at Greenwood (Indiana) Christian Church. _______ At Greenwood Christian, we are constantly striving to improve our small group leader training. We know that with good coaching, leaders function...
Facilitating Discussion
The Differences Between a Teacher and a Facilitator… And Why This Matters
GUEST POST by Rick Howerton, Discipleship & Small Group Specialist at LifeWay. Read Rick's Blog. * * * * * * * * Because the Bible is getting its rightful place in group life again, sometimes the term, “teacher,” is...
Ministry Leaders
5 Ways to SERVE Your Leaders Well
Yesterday I wrote about what leaders really need from us as leaders of leaders. Today, let's get more practical. What do leaders really need? I developed a simple acrostic to help me and other leaders of leaders remember what is...
Ministry Leaders
What Every Small Group Leader Needs from their Small Group Pastor
I've made it a regular, ongoing practice in my ministry to ask the leaders under my care, “What do you need? How can we help you most in your ministry?” If I were to sum up their typical response in...