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Tag: group health
Discipling
Real Friends, Real Transformation
I’m blessed to have been part of many authentic small groups over the years that God used to transform my life. The following is one example—the first small group I ever attended. As you read this narrative, see how many...
Church Leadership
Four Reasons Every Lead Pastor Should Be in a Small Group
Lead pastors who lead a small group create a win-win dynamic. The pastors and the churches they lead both become healthier and grow as a result. Jim Egli, who has served as a senior pastor, associate pastor, missions pastor, and...
TIPS
Small Group Leader TIPS of the Week: Dec. 5-9, 2016
Here are the Small Group Leader TIPS for the last week as Tweeted, posted on our Small Group Leadership Facebook page, and posted on LinkedIn. This week’s TIPS focus on mission, making disciples, and Bible study. #SmallGroup #Leader TIP of...
Discipling, Small Group Leaders
The 7 Indispensable Elements Necessary for People to Grow Spiritually in Your Small Group
The following post is excerpted from my new eBook, Small Group Leader Toolbox. See more information about this resource at the end of this post. Just as a plant needs a number of specific elements in its environment in order...
External-Focus, Small Group Leaders
The Small Group Mannequin Challenge
Small groups are taking the mannequin challenge. Many have been doing it for years. I admit, I don't get the current #mannequinchallenge fad. I also admit that some of the videos are fun and creative. Here's a short one as...
TIPS
Small Group Leader TIPS of the Week: Nov. 7-11, 2016
Here are the Small Group Leader TIPS for the last week as Tweeted, posted on our Small Group Leadership Facebook page, and posted on LinkedIn. This week’s TIPS focus on building healthy authentic community / unity even in a political...
Small Group Leaders
Small Group Clown Sightings
Clowns have been seen entering small group meetings. What do you do as a leader when this happens? Do what Jesus did. Jesus’ small group was full of clowns. Except for its leader, this leadership-training group seemed to lack any...
Ministry Leaders, Small Group Leaders
Interview: Leadership Expert Deborah Ike on Leading Healthy Small Groups
I recently met Deborah Ike, who works with church leaders to help them grow their churches and create a life with healthy margins. She is the author of two books, Volunteer Management Toolkit-Church Edition and Protect the Vision: A Practical...
SG Coaching
The Best Small Group Coaching Resources
Every small group needs a coach to be healthy, grow, bear fruit, and eventually reproduce themselves. I have tried every coaching model and system I could find, and I made up some of my own along the way. Several times...