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Esther M. Bailey
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 Esther M. Bailey is the author of a new book designed as an evangelistic tool that might be promoted during evangelism classes. Based on God's promises in Psalm 103:2-5, Pass the Perks, Please shows readers they can get a better deal from God than from anyone else. Endorsed by Alvin J. VanderGriend, National facilitator of Lighthouse Ministries for Mission America: "If you are eager to know more of the 'abundant life,' you'll love this book. If you want friends and neighbors who don't know Christ to know about the 'abundant life,' you'll buy them copies too." Order from Xulon Press (866) 381-2665 or www.xulonpress.com. For quantity discounts contact the author at (602) 840-3143 or by e-mail.
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To make your Bible study come alive, try role-playing. Ask group members to assume the roles of characters of the Bible story under discussion.
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Crisis Praying
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When someone in your group or someone closely connected with members of your group has a crisis, do you feel your response is inadequate?
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Tapping Wasted Wisdom
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Do you have a desire to lead a small group Bible study but feel inadequate for the task? Maybe you’re enthusiastic, express yourself well, and have a way with people.
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Expose Your Thorn in the Flesh
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In a facility for the mentally challenged, a resident said to the chaplain, "The reason everyone likes you so well is because you’re one of us." The chaplain smiled at the insinuation, but took the remark as a compliment.
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Put Prayer Into Prayer Time
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In small groups, members may need to be encouraged to share prayer requests. As people get to know each other, they will likely become more open to expressing their needs.
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Loving Beyond Barriers
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A small group encourages members to share with each other on an intimate level, which is good. Yet there is a danger that isolation may result. By focusing on each others' needs, group members may become detached from the body of the church.
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Creative Evangelism
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To prepare for an outreach event in the life of the church, why not promote a Creative Evangelism Month within your small group?
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Energy Bars for the Soul
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As you work in ministry, do you ever feel like you've given out more than you have within yourself? Sometimes I get so busy doing the Lord's work that I neglect to feed my own soul.
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Downsizing
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Downsizing is a scary word when it means losing jobs. It's scary in the church, too, if it means losing members. On the other hand, it's a good thing to break large groups into smaller groups.
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When Truth Intercepts Life
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A most rewarding experience for any Christian leader happens when a life-changing experience takes place for at least one member of the group. That kind of result requires discussion on an intimate level, which is difficult to achieve.
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