by scottboren | Jun 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
By Scott Boren, The Center for Community and Mission (www.scottboren.blogspot.com) , Twitter@mscottboren [the following blog is adapted from Grouping Your Church in the Way of Jesus. Secure your free copy of the e-book at www.mscottboren.org/books] If there is one...
by daphnekirk | Jun 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
By Daphne Kirk, www.Gnation2gnation.com; Twitter: daphnekirk Option 1 Having encountered this problem many times, my initial response is to go into groups of 3 for part of the meeting, putting the talkers in one group and the shy or quiet ones in another. This...
by joelcomiskey | Jun 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
By Joel Comiskey, check out coaching Life groups offer a warm environment in which open sharing thrives. This is extremely positive but danger lurks as well. Some people gravitate to small groups in order to express their opinions, however negative and combative...
by billmellinger | Jun 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
Pastor Bill Mellinger, Crestline First Baptist; www.crestlinefbc.com Do you know much about the game of soccer? It is a wonderful sport that allows people of all sizes to compete against one another. I have had the privilege to coach and referee soccer. My experience...
by gerardocampos | Jun 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
By Gerardo Campos, district pastor in Elim Church, www.elim.org.sv One of our pastors says that on one occasion a cell supervisor asked to speak with him. As he listened to her, he thought about the advice he could give her. But her story varied greatly to the point...
by Steve Cordle | Jun 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org Group members giving advice to each other can be damaging to group relationships. If the member receiving the advice acts on it and it goes poorly, now there is an issue between them. If the member doesn’t act on the advice, now...
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