http://smallgroups.com en-us http://smallgroups.com N/A bryan@upstateimage.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:52:44 -0400 20 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1193/1/Leadership_Team_co-Members_and_Friends__Can_They_be_the_Same_People.html If you have been a member of a church leadership team, whether a staff team, a governing board, or a ministry leadership team, you know that it is not untypical for these leadership groups to have a different "feel" than your mid-week small group. The type of Biblical relational community that is emphasized in your mid-week small group may or may not be present in your leadership group. dlentz@smallgroups.com (Dan Lentz) Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/95/1/Bye-Bye_Coaches/How_We_Moved_to_a_More_Relational_Small_Group_Support_System.html I have come to a place and time in my ministry where I just want to simplify everything. … So we are transitioning our small group ministry, getting rid of some of the "structural requirements" that only served to hinder ministry in the past micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Fri, 03 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/208/1/Group_Champions__A_Way_to_Slice_the_Team_Leadership_Pie.html The long-suffering adage that "many hands make light work" is indeed cliché; it also happens to be accurate. bbegley@kimballchristian.org (Brian T. Begley) Tue, 02 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/247/1/Small_Group_Leaders_Role_in_the_Group_Members_Spiritual_Growth.html Small group leaders are in the most strategic position in the church to effect real, lasting life change and spiritual growth. The church's best method for caring, shepherding, loving, and growing people is through small group leaders! micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Wed, 03 Sep 2003 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/248/1/The_Small_Group_Leader_as_a_FRIEND.html Question: I've done some reading, been through my church's leadership training, and I still don't think I could sum up my role as a small group leader with one word. Can you? randall@touchusa.org (Randall Neighbour) Tue, 02 Sep 2003 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/279/1/Values_Goals_and_Feedback_Drive_Great_Leaders_and_Great_Groups.html In Small Group Training, we learn about being a "faith-oriented" leader. The essential element to becoming faith-oriented is leading with the heart. jweiner@secc.org (Jon Weiner) Wed, 02 Jul 2003 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/1457/1/Heart_Issues.html He was described simply as "impressive." He was young and tall and without equal among his peers. His dad was a man of standing and substance. Good lineage. He was successful. A hero who rescued an entire city from the bad guys. Not only all that, but he was chosen by God and empowered by the Spirit. micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/581/1/Herding_the_Sheep.html How do you see yourself as a leader? micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Tue, 04 Jan 2000 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/755/1/What_Is_a_Disciple.html What is a disciple? In Greek, disciple literally means a learner. Another way to define a disciple is by looking at his or her relationships. micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Wed, 05 Feb 1997 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1383/1/Do_Something_That_Will_Outlast_You.html Leading the group is not the most important thing a group leader does. micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Sun, 05 Jan 1997 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/990/1/Example_Job_Description_for_Small_Group_Leaders.html Establish a prayer base: The best place to begin is with your own prayer life. ralph@touchglocal.com (Ralph W. Neighbour Jr.) Fri, 05 Jan 1996 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/992/1/A_Dozen_Roles_for_Your_Group.html Timekeeper--watches the time; keeps group moving if it stagnates, slows down the group if it is rushing. micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Wed, 03 Jan 1996 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1345/1/Attributes_of_a_Small_Group_Leader.html The attributes of a group leader can vary, depending on the expectations of the ministry and vision of the ministry leader or pastor. For some, the qualifications might be as simple as "Can you sit up and take nourishment? Is there a pulse?" For others, there may be a "checklist" of qualities, which could include an interview, background check, and references. rdamon@valleycc.org (Robert Damon) Mon, 01 Jan 1996 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1341/1/Small_Group_Leadership_101.html A small group leader is __________ . A small group leader does __________ . A small group leader has __________. How would you fill in these blanks? Probably differently than just about everyone else. micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Mon, 01 Jan 1996 00:00:00 -0500