Small Groups

Here are some articles that I have come across over the past little while that I hope and pray you find both edifying and helpful. All of them pertain to small groups ministry. Be blessed! Why Harvest Small Groups Are Different This is a succinct article on the Harvest Bible Fellowship website that summarizes what
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“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was
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Small group leaders. Flock leaders. Christians. Whether you realize it or not, all of us are called to be biblical counselors. That is, we are called as believers to minister God’s Word to other people in various ways. Ephesians 4:11-16 teaches us that all believers are to be equipped for ministry and to speak the truth
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Accountability can be defined as “mutual disclosure leading to increased obedience.” As leaders, you must seek to move your accountability times from shallow superficiality to transparent vulnerability. Your desire should be for everyone to be honest and transparent about their walks with Christ each and every time you meet. When this happens, mutual disclosure happens.
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The first small group meeting is important because it’s the first time that your group gathers together and so it’s also a time where guidelines and expectations can be established. That said, this past Sunday at the Lunch ‘n Learn we had a group discussion question devoted to best practices during your first small group
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“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” -Hebrews 10:24-25 As Christians, we are to strive to live like Jesus. In part,
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Here are some articles and resources I’ve come across over the past few weeks that I hope and pray you find both edifying and helpful to you. 3 Small Group Myths – Philip Nation does a great job exposing and debunking the following three commons myths that people have about small groups: (1) Small groups
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Involvement in a local church and accountability to its leadership is integral to Christian discipleship. So as people make Trinity their home church and get involved in a small group, it’s important that you and I encourage them to pursue church membership. I’ve found that as men and women are encouraged to become members, the
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