Our church is experiencing one of those seasons; where the excitement of ministry success is around every corner! But it won’t always be this way.
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Challenged by “Lasting Impact“. The world is changing…and so is the church. For decades, the traditional, institutional-design of church has been the main-stay. Sunday Schools,
Read MoreWhat I’ve learned this year. It left as quick as it came; another season of camp ministry. This morning, as I leave my post as
Read MoreSo your church has a Small Group Ministry. Each group seems to be doing reasonably well, but something’s missing. The young adult segment of the church
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It’s time for small group growth! This past week we’ve been exploring some of the keys for your small group to experience growth. Here’s what
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Prayer is essential to small group growth! We should never neglect the inviting of the Lord’s presence into our groups, through prayer. The sharing of
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Everyone needs to branch out. Though this term is related to trees, it ultimately relates to growth. Growth must happen in order to branch out. There comes a
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It’s tough taking criticism.
Not so much when it’s given about a project or a set of plans. But what about our motives, or maybe even our character? Everything changes then, doesn’t it?
When we feel like our motives or character are being questioned, or maybe even attacked, it cuts deep. Add in digital communication, where people have become more emboldened with their critique, it can leave us feeling utterly worthless.
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Back in the day, small communities predominantly revolved around the community at large. Big city newspapers with big city stories ended up being more of an exciting read than a true sign of things to come.
People tended to cling to long-time traditions and an overall familiar way of life. The thought of new thoughts and new ways of life seemed distant and unrealistic. Those were the days when travel and communication were limited.
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And How To Fight Them! When we enter into a new community of people, it can end up being an entirely new culture of people. This
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In the last chapter (28) of Acts, we find a unique account where Paul is trying to convince a group of Jewish leaders that the Gospel is truth.
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Growth happens; often before you’re ready for it. Soon enough, a leader can be consumed by day-to-day details that have nothing to do with the overall vision work that should be taking place. It’s time to assign an Assistant Captain.
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