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Small Groups Engaging the Community 24 Aug 2013 | 03:08 am
Recently, Christianity Today struck up a relationship with Ed Stetzer who now writes a blog for our ministry. And I must admit, I’m thankful. I’m thankful because he’s writing about discipleship, com...
Get Ready for Fall Launch 20 Aug 2013 | 08:19 pm
In churches across the country, small-group ministries are preparing to launch and re-launch. As people head back to church after a summer full of vacations and activities, they're looking for a rhyth...
Highlights from the Global Leadership Summit 16 Aug 2013 | 04:25 am
I really enjoyed my time at the Global Leadership Summit this year, and I was busy tweeting some of my most memorable lines so you could share in the fun. After a week of processing and thinking throu...
Choosing Vulnerability 13 Aug 2013 | 08:24 pm
On Thursday and Friday, I had the privilege of attending the Willow Creek Association's Global Leadership Summit. There were a number of amazing speakers over the two jam-packed days, but one held spe...
Welcoming a Same-Sex Couple into Your Group 7 Aug 2013 | 09:51 pm
Imagine that this weekend at church services, Matt and Alex Jones-Smith, newlyweds, and their adopted daughter, Rachel, walk up to your sign up table for small groups and ask to join a couples' group ...
Welcome New Group Members This Fall 6 Aug 2013 | 09:33 pm
We're officially in August, which means school is right around the corner, and the start of the ministry year is upon us. With the change of schedules, many people are open to trying new things—includ...
Healthy E-Ministry 2 Aug 2013 | 01:27 am
The current issue of Leadership Journal focuses on e-ministry: how leaders can use social media to effectively minister to others. The fact is that Facebook, Twitter, and other social media are here t...
Rick Warren's Return to Preaching 29 Jul 2013 | 10:52 pm
This weekend, Rick Warren preached for the first time since the loss of his son Matthew to suicide in April. He and wife, Kay, took the stage to share what they've been going through and talk about th...
Detroit's Bankruptcy Is a Story for Everyone 26 Jul 2013 | 01:08 am
Last week, Detroit filed for bankruptcy, causing a flurry of media coverage. I actually heard a radio host refer to Detroit as an ugly lesion on the beautiful state of Michigan, wondering if it could ...
To Tweet or Not to Tweet 18 Jul 2013 | 10:43 pm
Chances are you're in one of two camps: You absolutely love social media. Or, you don't get what they hype is all about. Drew Dyck, managing editor of Leadership Journal, recently asked ministry le...
