http://smallgroups.com en-us http://smallgroups.com N/A bryan@upstateimage.com Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:51:51 -0400 20 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1551/1/Twas_the_Night_before_Small_Group.html Twas the night before small group, With so much to share, I remembered my first meeting How I’d wondered if they’d care? lps810@att.net (Lisa P. Stikeleather) Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1066/1/eTraining_-_Starting_a_New_Small_Group.html "Starting a New Small Group" is an interactive training experience with audio and video features designed to help you start a new small group. office@smallgroups.com (SmallGroups.com ) Thu, 13 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/317/1/Wearing_the_Spiritual_Directors_Hat.html Years ago at Willow Creek, we realized that our small group leaders wear many hats-vision caster, encourager, disciplinarian, discussion leader, and shepherd, to name a few. bdonahue@willowcreek.org (Bill Donahue, Ph.D.) Mon, 03 Mar 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/300/1/Bible_Bytes/JESUS_THE_GROUP_LEADER_Part_1.html   mike@connectedlife.us (Mike Shepherd) Wed, 10 Jul 2002 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/361/1/Tools_that_Help_Small_Groups_Keep_an_Outward_Focus.html When I was in grade school, my friends and I once got all excited when we realized that some people's belly buttons were different from other people's belly buttons! Have you ever made this discovery? dlentz@smallgroups.com (Dan Lentz) Wed, 05 Jun 2002 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/373/1/Community_Evaluation.html Each member of the group should complete this evaluation individually. Prayerfully, honestly and humbly answer each question for your group. Underline the number, from 1 to 5, that best describes your group for that attribute, micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Fri, 05 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/496/1/Bible_Bytes/Determining_What_Needs_to_be_taught_from_Scripture.html  One of the challenges of leading a Bible study is determining what needs to be taught from the passage of Scripture that has been chosen. Many pastor's sermons involve the use of two to three verses. Bible study leaders are often expected to teach on 18-20 verses in relatively the same amount of time. How do we do it? I have found this simple formula to be helpful to me in my own preparation. mike@connectedlife.us (Mike Shepherd) Sun, 10 Feb 2002 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/394/1/Creating_a_Great_Small_Group_Meeting_Agenda.html "But what about the Spirit's leading in the small group," a lady asked me during my lesson on small group agendas in Krosnodar, Russia. joelcomiskey@msn.com (Joel Comiskey) Thu, 03 Jan 2002 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/421/1/Dont_Give_Up.html July 26, 2001 was the fulfillment of a dream for Brett Noble. Testimonies. Covenant making. Prayer. And food--lots of food. Brett had overcome incredible odds to give birth to a small group. And now he was enjoying a well-deserved birthday party. joelcomiskey@msn.com (Joel Comiskey) Fri, 03 Aug 2001 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/465/1/Relationships-A_Core_Value.html As a small group leader, our most basic Biblical mandate is to make disciples (Matt. 28: 18-20). But, as we continue to look at scripture it becomes clear that not only are we to make disciples, but we are to make disciplemakers (2 Tim. 2:2). dlentz@smallgroups.com (Dan Lentz) Mon, 04 Sep 2000 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/685/1/Adventures_in_Babysitting.html This question was asked on a message board on Christianity Online: micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Mon, 03 Aug 1998 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/687/1/Small_Groups_Small_Children_Big_Concern.html Take this quiz to help you decide about child-care options. Every church's small-group ministry-and each group-is different, so there are no right or wrong answers. micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Sat, 01 Aug 1998 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/759/1/What_is_an_Apprentice.html apprentice n a: one who is bound by indenture to serve another for a prescribed period with a view to learning an art or trade b: one who is learning by practical experience under skilled workers a trade, art, or calling (Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary). micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Wed, 08 Jan 1997 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1145/1/Four_Reasons_You_Need_an_Apprentice.html Having an apprentice in your group is one of the best strategies... micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Sun, 10 Nov 1996 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1144/1/A_Checklist_for_Your_First_Small_Group.html Here is a checklist to help you remember what needs to be done before a first meeting. Of course, there is no way anyone could think of everything--there are some things you just can't plan for--but I hope this list helps. micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Sun, 10 Nov 1996 00:00:00 -0500