Making disciples and assisting parents to disciple their children is the long term task of the church's ministry. Discipleship is more than eliciting a profession of faith and teaching Bible stories; it is helping children understand what it means to love God, and to love others with the pray...
Author: Bob
Bob knows training! He has conducted hundreds of seminars across the country as Training Coordinator for CEP. He trains others to do the work of training. His experience is surpassed only by his concern for those struggling with the load that they carry as workers in the kingdom. Bob is a graduate of Covenant College and Westminster Theological Seminary.
The Power Source
Why is it that there seems to be so little evidence of power in the preaching and teaching offered in our churches? The question makes an assumption: Power is lacking. The message might be biblical. And the Bible does say that the Word of God is powerful (Hebrews 4:12). T...
Small Groups – A Place to Serve
Two negative outcomes are possible when a small group of the same people meet together indefinitely. One is that the group gradually disintegrates. Another is that the group becomes exclusive. Other people aren't really welcome-even if it's said that they are.
Small Groups – A Place for Bible Study
Small group ministry is an important facet of many church programs. But small groups meeting without wrestling with the implications of the Scripture for their lives, individually and corporately, are at the very least deficient.
Small Groups – A Place to be Known
Small group suggests a level of understanding that grows as people come to know each other better. And that is a significant inhibitor. Many of us don't want to be known. This makes us vulnerable. If they really know me will they still accept me? I ask myself that question. Whether you ask it or ...
Small Groups – A Program with Purpose
Small group ministry is a program. Like any program it should be viewed as a means to an end. If you don't have a clear idea what you want a program to accomplish its value ought to be seriously questioned. To put it another way: don't have a small group ministry because you think everyone else h...