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.

About two years ago we fired our coaches. OK, truth be told, we didn’t really have any coaches to fire. Two years ago we liberated our small group staff to coach the small group leaders directly – without the aid of a lay coach.

Too many church dwellers figure that an hour a week in a worship service will eventually turn them into a spiritual dynamo, or at least a strong believer. They are often disappointed when they realize the truth that our spiritual life needs to be holistic. Connecting the weekend message to a spiritual community and to our personal devotions has exponential power much like a great workout routine matched with a healthy diet. An all-church (or campaign) emphasis is like that. It combines the intensity of the weekend message with the small group. There are three significant advantages to an all-church emphasis.