Fall is the time of year when families begin establishing new routines and schedules. As a new school year gets underway, many churches like to… Read More »4 Ways to Overcome Small Group Obstacles this Fall
As leaders in the local church, there is nothing we want more than to see the people we lead engage in and connect with the… Read More »The Struggle to Embrace Digital Bible Study
As leaders, we have a need for solitude and even Jesus at times chose solitary places to retreat to for rest. When solitude becomes isolation… Read More »The Life-Saving Power of Community
Growing Christians should be easy to spot. We are supposed to be different in our interactions with those around us and even the way we… Read More »Unpacking Buffet Discipleship
For many congregations, July means Vacation Bible School. Most VBS schedules include music, snacks, activities and crafts themed around a certain Bible story, passage or… Read More »Impact your Entire Congregation with VBS
Many churches are continuing the push to reach new people as they realize the need to engage the millennial generation. These outreach efforts can certainly… Read More »Outreach 101: 5 Keys to Discipleship and Growth
Piloting a helicopter demands one’s complete attention to control the madness of the multiple parts of the machine. Pilots lean on 3 dimensional thinking to… Read More »Cultivating a Well-Rounded Ministry
Many of us spend the six weeks of Lent seeking focus, renewal, practicing confession and repentance and developing new spiritual disciplines. We may struggle with… Read More »Helping Small Groups Make Disciplines Stick
I recently had the opportunity to tour a botanical garden. I enjoyed the beauty of the blooming flowers but also learned so much about the… Read More »Small Groups: Pruning for New Growth
The Selfie Generation lives by the motto, “this is our world and everyone else is just living it.” We are the Selfie Generation. Selfies dominate… Read More »Reaching the Selfie Generation
Over the past 20 years, many churches have transitioned their discipleship approach from Sunday School to small groups. Many people imagine a small group as… Read More »Connecting through Common Interests: Debunking Small Group Fears
Discipleship doesn’t just happen. It only occurs in churches that are intentional and have a plan to execute it properly for all attendees. What is… Read More »The Importance of Having a Discipleship Plan
