I threw a few questions at veteran leaders Don/Char Paddock from Second Wind, and David Stone and Allan Tuan of Resonate. Here’s their view from the ground level:
1. How long have you been a small group leader, and what is unique about your small group this year? […]
Want to help your group members find out which spiritual gifts they have, so that they can begin to think how they can put them in play–in your group and in the broader body of Christ? This web site was used by Shawn/Becky Kettle-Gay’s care group in order to take a simple test and find […]
o The PAPA Prayer by Larry Crabb. It is about praying relationally with a focus on Who you are talking with (Dave Hilliard)
o The Passion of Jesus Christ: 50 reasons why Jesus came to die by John Piper: This is a great devotional to read to prepare your heart for the Easter season. […]
Feeling discouraged in your emotional life right now? Read what John Eldredge says about what’s going on in the spiritual realm of your life. From Wild at Heart:
“Those blows you’ve taken–they were not random accidents at all. They hit dead center…It was an attempt to take you out; to cripple or destroy your strength and […]
You’ve heard a passionate sermon on the urgency of guiding the Next Generation. Don’t miss this Sunday’s message from Pastor Dave as he focuses on the “O” of Bethel’s 3-year vision: our community. Find out what’s so special about the number 33 and how your appliances can be a parallel to your spiritual journey. Curious?
Sharefest […]
Obviously the gas station is a place to pump a necessary liquid into your car to make it run. Leaders need “good stuff” flowing into their lives as well, to maximize their leadership in the lives of others—and to not “run out of gas” in ministry. Here are some tips/quotes:
A. Start journaling. […]
Here’s a great discipleship evaluation that you could give your group members that is based on the GROW principles, as a means to stimulate action items in weak areas and celebrate what God is doing in each person spiritually in strong areas. (written by Kelli Templeton)
God-Lover Data (1-4 scale – 1 never, 4 almost […]
A small group affirmation activity for you to consider:
Give each person a piece of paper and have them write their first names in big letters in the middle of the page. Then, have them pass the paper to their right. Give each person a moment to write a word of thanks to the person whose […]
Ever wanted to know what other groups are using for curriculum? Well, wonder no more! Here are some of the groups’ foci and the leader to contact for how it’s working for them.
GROWing Families:
4 groups are doing sermon notes
Chan: Effective Parenting in a Defective World
Gay and Winstead groups: Romans
B & R Johnson: Revelation
R & […]
Here is a first stab at a regular weekly devotional thought for leaders, from my own quiet time with God. Let me know if you’d find it something of value as a regular Sower feature.
My format for the past 9 months? I read one chapter and ask God for a phrase or verse that He […]
