by Timo Barbosa, pastor at Miller Memorial Church – Johnstown, OH What if the first step into ministry at your church wasn’t signing up to serve, but joining a small group? In Mark 3:14, we discover Jesus’ intentional approach to developing disciples: He appointed the...
by Timo Barbosa, pastor at Miller Memorial Church – Johnstown, OHIn The Karate Kid, Daniel thought Mr. Miyagi was simply making him clean a car (“Wax on. Wax off.”). Daniel didn’t realize those ordinary movements were preparing him for something much bigger.That...
by Timo Barbosa, pastor at Miller Memorial Church – Johnstown, OHCoaching is not a modern leadership invention. It is deeply woven into Scripture’s story. Again and again, God develops people through relationships. Jethro helped Moses recognize that he could not...
by Timo Barbosa, pastor at Miller Memorial Church – Johnstown, OHGraduating from a training process is not the finish line. In a small-group-oriented church, it should mark the beginning of a new responsibility. The trained person is now prepared to take the next...
by Timo Barbosa, pastor at Miller Memorial Church – Johnstown, OHEquipping people for ministry is one of the most important responsibilities of a healthy small group church. But equipping does not have to look the same everywhere. Local culture, the...
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