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 ...
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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...
The Use of Knowledge
A head full of biblical data and doctrinal formulations mean little if they are not used by God to influence our behavior when confronted with obvious life-altering decisions. However, if the information isn't there, it can't be used. We've heard the message but for one reason or another it hasn'...
Be a Kingdom Disciple
Be a Kingdom disciple? Isn't it hard enough just being an "ordinary" disciple of Jesus? We can take up our Lord's challenge to be disciples and to make disciples. We can even work at becoming Kingdom disciples because He has the power and He is with us.
Something Different
Don't do something different just to be different. But don't be afraid to try something if you believe it will better utilize your resources to achieve your purpose.
What Would Jesus Do?
Suffice it to say that it is in the church that we ought to learn what it means to be messengers of grace wherever we are. It is in this context that we are to make disciples. We have the great privilege of self consciously bringing the influence of God's kingdom to a society dimly aware of his n...