Big words! Here are some gut-level deep questions you can use with your small group, or in one-on-ones with people, that God can use to “disrupt” (shed light on an issue that needs some reflection and change) so that He can redeem that unsubmitted area to Him.
1. What practices, exercises, conversations, etc do you need […]
…then you missed some heartfelt truth spoken by Dave Stone on the topic of confession that leads to life change–why it’s so important as a small group leader to practice it and to lead the group into it on a regular basis (practical tips are also included in the attached document).
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Dave and John Stone attended the Organic Church Conference about 2 months ago. To maximize the takeaway value of the conference for all of us, I asked Dave a few questions about what God showed him while he was there.
What made you interested in attending the Organic Church conference last month?
I was reading with my […]
Tina Lagonegro shares what God has taught her through her battle with Parkinson’s. I asked her for what she’d like all leaders to hear, both for when they go through pain, and when a group member goes through pain. She desires God to be glorified through this.
Before God could show me His […]
A big event is coming to Bethel on Friday, May 11, from 8:00-3:30 p.m. It’s a Maximum Impact leadership simulcast called the Influence Index, a full day of “pumping up” leaders in the workplace or ministry from motivational speakers like John Maxwell, Terry Bradshaw, Ken Blanchard, Herman Boone (of Remember the Titans), and more! It’s […]
Here’s a tool to put in front of each of your members during one of your meetings, in an attempt to cause them to self-evaluate where each is at in the maturity process of discipleship. It will give you good data for your prayers for them, for directions you should go as a […]
The “R” in GROW reminds us that disciples are Relationship-Builders. Here are some practical activities for leading your group in that aspect:
Plug into a group member’s needs as soon as it becomes apparent (i.e. giving time or money to help out)
Matching people up with accountability partners in the group.
Gal/guy separate prayer times
Emphasizing One-to-One Discipling relationships
Connecting […]
Getting inside the mind and heart of Joseph Christopherson….
1. You’ve been here a year now on staff. What have been the areas that you’ve felt you’ve made the most impact with our community at Bethel and beyond?
The one area that has made the most impact both at Bethel and the community has probably been made […]
Don’t answer your own questions.
Get comfortable with silence and quiet.
Encourage more than a yes or no answer.
Use phrases like “Anything else?” “How about…?” “Someone else?”
Give affirmation whenever you can.
Try to involve everyone.
Be good listeners–provide support, not quick fixes.
Be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Begin and end on time.
Don’t focus on getting through all […]
Calling all small group leaders! “Life Change” is why we are doing what we are doing in small group leadership. Please calendar our next time together for an equipping and inspirational Leadership Briefing on Sunday night, March 25, at 6:30-8:00 in the fellowship hall, and bring your assistant leaders with you to this important training […]
