http://smallgroups.com en-us http://smallgroups.com N/A bryan@upstateimage.com Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:11:44 -0400 20 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1139/1/Designing_a_Training_Strategy.html I have always believed that leading a small group is not rocket science. You can take people with moldable hearts and teachable spirits and shape them into average group leaders. However, who wants to be average? Who hungers for mediocrity? gbowman@willowcreek.org (Greg Bowman) Sat, 05 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1140/1/Gems_from_Training_Events.html While attending the Southeastern Small Group Conference this year in Savannah, GA, I paid particular attention to what was happening in the area of small group leader coaching. I participated in several different workshops and main sessions where the topic of coaching was discussed. Here is what I gleaned from what I heard: dlentz@smallgroups.com (Dan Lentz) Fri, 04 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1141/1/Shaped_by_Community_-_The_2005_Willow_Creek_Small_Groups_Conference.html We are shaped by community. The theme for the 2005 Willow Creek Small Group Conference, held September 22-24-2005, was spiritual transformation in small groups - how God forms us in relationship to others in community. micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Thu, 03 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1142/1/Grow_Up_A_One_Day_Conference_with_Randy_Frazee_and_Joe_Myers.html Randy Frazee challenged and inspired more than 500 small group leaders, directors, and pastors one cold Saturday in February. Ada Bible Church played host to the second annual Great Lakes Small Group Network's conference. BSearch@SECC.ORG (Bill Search) Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/15/1/Training_Whats_the_Right_Formula.html A constant source of re-evaluation for small group ministry is the training of its leaders: How? When? What? How much? kathyspeight@sgconference.com (Kathy Speight) Wed, 03 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/12/1/Global_Positioning_of_the_Soul.html At this year's Convergence Conference (www.EasumBandy.com), I gained some great insights into small group spiritual formation... dlentz@smallgroups.com (Dan Lentz) Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/210/1/Walking_the_Tightrope_at_the_Willow_Creek_Small_Group_Conference.html The theme for this year's conference was "Walking the Small Group Tightrope: Meeting the Challenges Every Small Group Leader Faces." micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Thu, 06 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/211/1/How_to_Use_a_Small_Group_Conference_to_Grow_Your_Ministry.html First off, this is not a paid advertisement for Willow Creek or other small group conference! It's just that I have seen the life-changing effects from small group conferences micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Wed, 05 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/212/1/What_Happened_to_all_the_Small_Group_Leader_Training_Seminars.html If you are like most of us who lead small group ministries, coach small group leaders, lead small groups, are apprentices, or are considering but hesitant about leading a small group you may be looking for a "How to Lead a Small Group" training experience you can attend. You're frustrated. rick.howerton@serendipityhouse.com (Rick Howerton) Tue, 04 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/213/1/Training_Disciples__Balancing_Knowledge_Gained_v_Lives_Changed.html How do you measure a group's disciple-making effectiveness? We open God's Word and build community, but are we really providing the best opportunity for our members to develop spiritual maturity through life change? umpstead@msu.edu (Bruce Umpstead) Mon, 03 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/214/1/Creating_a_Vision_for_the_Redeeming_Power_of_Community_through_a_Training_Conference.html How do you design an event that paints a picture of the redeeming power of community?  Much of it involves sharing and celebrating stories.  In planning the upcoming Southeastern Small Group Conference, I've been thinking about my own story. kathyspeight@sgconference.com (Kathy Speight) Sun, 02 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/215/1/Emails_from_the_Apostle_Paul.html One of the more powerful vision casting tools that I watched in one of the main sessions was a training talk in the form of dramatic email dialog that occurred between two individuals. dlentz@smallgroups.com (Dan Lentz) Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/333/1/It_Takes_a_Community_to_Develop_a_Leader.html The dates are already on my calendar. September 25-27, 2003. Those are the dates of next year's Willow Creek Small Groups Conference. micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Wed, 06 Nov 2002 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/334/1/The_Design_of_a_Training_Event.html I have a friend who is a builder. His company builds homes. Some are custom ordered by customers and occasionally he builds one to spec. That is, he builds a home in a desirable neighborhood and places it on the market hoping to find a buyer. tcorrigan@serv.bz (Thom Corrigan) Tue, 05 Nov 2002 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/335/1/Plan_A_-_Small_Group_Community/Reflections_from_the_Willow_Creek_Small_Group_Conference_September_26-28_2002.html One of the main sessions at the Willow Creek Small Group Conference featured Henry Cloud, co-author of the "Boundaries"   series and "How People Grow." dlentz@smallgroups.com (Dan Lentz) Mon, 04 Nov 2002 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/336/1/Balancing_the_Tensions_of_Small_Group_Life/Reflections_from_the_Southeastern_Small_Group_Conference_February_22-23_2002.html Let's just be honest. When you're trying to make a difference for Christ in other people's lives, there always seems to be a set of tensions pulling on you as you help people grow in a love relationship with the Lord. dlentz@smallgroups.com (Dan Lentz) Sun, 03 Nov 2002 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/337/1/After_the_Training_Event.html OK, you've been to a small group leader training event. You are excited, inspired, and have learned some new skills! But now, back home and one week later, you are sitting in front of your small group, and suddenly feel a little less equipped than you did a week ago at the event. dlentz@smallgroups.com (Dan Lentz) Sat, 02 Nov 2002 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/338/1/Training_Follow-Through.html The archenemy of training is drifting. Even the best small group leaders can drift and lose sight of training goals at times. boyd@churchteams.com (Boyd Pelley) Fri, 01 Nov 2002 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/407/1/Reflections_About_Small_Group_Leadership_Training_Events/from_Willow_Creeks_Small_Group_Conference.html Every year I attend this conference (or for that matter most any conference or seminar) for one idealistic purpose: to discover that missing key that will open up the door to let authentic biblical community flood the congregation I serve. mingmire@savannahchristian.com (Mark Ingmire) Fri, 05 Oct 2001 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/408/1/The_Leadership_Development_Process.html When you participate in a well done small group leadership training conference or seminar (like Willow Creek's recent Small Group Conference), you are reminded anew that leaders are developed intentionally over time. dlentz@smallgroups.com (Dan Lentz) Thu, 04 Oct 2001 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/409/1/Training_That_Works.html "Dad, did you go to fifth grade?" My son asked as I helped him with his math homework. "Yes, Why do you ask?" I said. "Because you do not know this math any better than I do." mike@connectedlife.us (Mike Shepherd) Wed, 03 Oct 2001 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/410/1/Training_Strategies_from_quotThe_Cell_Group_Peoplequot.html Training and providing resources for cell group leaders and pastors is the business of TOUCH Outreach Ministries, the Cell Group People. office@smallgroups.com (Don Tillman) Tue, 02 Oct 2001 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/563/1/Nuggets_from_Small_Groups_Conference.html The following are "nuggets" from the National Small Group Conference at Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington, IL. The presenter of each main session or workshop is noted with the "nugget". micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Fri, 02 Jun 2000 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/565/1/What_I_learned_at_Willow_Creeks_Small_Groups_Conference.html The title of this article is all wrong.   micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Thu, 01 Jun 2000 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1437/1/Get_Them_Questioning_to_Help_Them_Learn.html When training small group leaders, it is important that they are ready and willing to learn. You have to look for that teachable moment when they are primed to learn, says Jay McNaught in "Capturing the Moment," Training and Development Yearbook. micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Mon, 03 May 1999 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1430/1/Another_Look_at_quotLeadership_Trainingquot.html What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the phrase "leadership training"? If you're like me, in your mind you see a classroom with desks in straight rows with a teacher at a chalkboard at the front of the room. Why does that image come to mind? Probably because that's the kind of learning atmosphere most of us grew up with. micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Mon, 04 Jan 1999 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1427/1/Small_Group_Training_Meeting_-_Christmas_Meeting_Outline.html Allow each person to share their responses to these questions (if group is too large, break into smaller groups): What is one thing you look forward to in the holiday season? What is one thing you dread about the holidays? office@smallgroups.com (Jeffrey Arnold) Thu, 03 Dec 1998 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1397/1/Small_Group_Training_Meeting_Outline_-_Terminating_for_the_Year.html This page is for those who are entrusted with training and supporting small group leaders. It will enable you to create a small group environment for leaders, offer skill training for leaders' development, and provide a safe place where problems in small groups can be dealt with. Because each church situation is unique, adapt what follows to fit your circumstances. office@smallgroups.com (Jeffrey Arnold) Tue, 03 Jun 1997 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1395/1/Small_Group_Training_Meeting_Outline_-_Summertime_Ideas.html This page is for those who are entrusted with training and supporting small group leaders. It will enable you to create a small group environment for leaders, offer skill training for leaders' development, and provide a safe place where problems in small groups can be dealt with. Because each church situation is unique, adapt what follows to fit your circumstances. office@smallgroups.com (Jeffrey Arnold) Fri, 02 May 1997 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1391/1/Small_Group_Training_Meeting_Outline_-_Accountability.html This page is for those who are entrusted with training and supporting small group leaders. It will enable you to create a small group environment for leaders, offer skill training for leaders' development, and provide a safe place where problems in small groups can be dealt with. Because each church situation is unique, adapt what follows to fit your circumstances. office@smallgroups.com (Jeffrey Arnold) Wed, 02 Apr 1997 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1388/1/Small_Group_Training_Meeting_Outline_-_Building_Intimacy_and_Transparancy.html This page is for those who are entrusted with training and supporting small group leaders. It will enable you to create a small group environment for leaders, offer skill training for leaders' development, and provide a safe place where problems in small groups can be dealt with. Because each church situation is unique, adapt what follows to fit your circumstances. office@smallgroups.com (Jeffrey Arnold) Sat, 01 Mar 1997 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1381/1/Small_Group_Training_Meeting_Outline-Building_Community.html This page is for those who are entrusted with training and supporting small group leaders. It will enable you to create a small group environment for leaders, offer skill training for leaders' development, and provide a safe place where problems in small groups can be dealt with. Because each church situation is unique, adapt what follows to fit your circumstances. office@smallgroups.com (Jeffrey Arnold) Mon, 04 Nov 1996 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1372/1/Small_Group_Training_Meeting_Outline-Restarting_Small_Groups.html This page is for those who are entrusted with training and supporting small group leaders. It will enable you to create a small group environment for leaders, offer skill training for leaders' development, and provide a safe place where problems in small groups can be dealt with. Because each church situation is unique, adapt what follows to fit your circumstances. office@smallgroups.com (Jeffrey Arnold) Mon, 05 Aug 1996 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1349/1/Small_Group_Training_Meeting_Outline_-_Dynamic_Discussion.html This page is for those who are entrusted with training and supporting small group leaders. It will enable you to create a small group environment for leaders, offer skill training for leaders' development, and provide a safe place where problems in small groups can be dealt with. Because each church situation is unique, adapt what follows to fit your circumstances. office@smallgroups.com (Jeffrey Arnold) Thu, 01 Feb 1996 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1342/1/Small_Group_Training_Meeting_Outline_-_Effective_Group_Leadership.html This page is for those who are entrusted with training and supporting small group leaders. It will enable you to create a small group environment for leaders, offer skill training for leaders' development, and provide a safe place where problems in small groups can be dealt with. Because each church situation is unique, adapt what follows to fit your circumstances. office@smallgroups.com (Jeffrey Arnold) Tue, 02 Jan 1996 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1339/1/Small_Group_Training_Meeting_Outline-Resolving_Conflict.html This page is for those who are entrusted with training and supporting small group leaders. It will enable you to create a small group environment for leaders, offer skill training for leaders' development, and provide a safe place where problems in small groups can be dealt with. Because each church situation is unique, adapt what follows to fit your circumstances. If the pastor/coach is meeting with more than five leaders, it is expected that you will break into groups of no more than five for skill development and sharing. The complete meeting should last no more than 90 minutes. office@smallgroups.com (Jeffrey Arnold) Fri, 01 Dec 1995 00:00:00 -0500