Kent Ladendorf can be seen lining the soccer fields of Bethel and coordinating teams for the sports ministry. His heart is to use sports as an avenue for outreach, and it’s playing out in front of us. Kent went to a conference along these lines last week to tell us about, and has some practical […]
ViVe is the working title of Bethel’s on-site video venue project (VIdeo VEnue, get it?). In 2006, the elders of Bethel Church commissioned a group of people to explore the idea of starting a video venue in the existing facility of Bethel Church. Details such as time, precise location, music style, atmosphere, service flow, look […]
It’s an opportunity for all of us in small groups to be generous to our troops overseas. Please let your group know of these items that people can donate for care packages.
Through May 6th We’re collecting the names of spouses and children of Bethel attenders. If you have a spouse or child currently serving overseas […]
Need your heart opened wider for missions? Here is a journal snapshot fFrom Joan Colby, recently returned from a China missions trip with Guy Armstrong, Rob Wheeler, Jerry Mylar, Mark Ellefsen, Heather Egger, Julie McBurney, Doug Dixon, Dick Stone, and Don Paddock: I would be so pleased if you could read my top three (for […]
Our Director of Women’s Ministries Linda Bechtel does a marvelous job of leading teams and helping women move along the discipleship path through the JOY programs and other strategic events. Listen to her heart:
1. What do you see God doing in women’s ministries lately, that just excites you?
Well, I always love seeing NEW women […]
Drumroll, please! Take a look at this list with your small group and ponder who in your circle of influence could be invited to one of these events that potentially matches their interests.
10. The Influence Index on May 11, a full-day leadership development simulcast for business and non-profit leaders.
9. The Leadership Learning Lunch on May […]
1. Personal illustrations/transparency
2. Silence–don’t be afraid of it
3. Be prepared–pray, study, revise your lesson
4. Clarify assignments for next time.
5. Ask questions from those who are quieter.
6. Don’t let anyone continually dominate (even you as the leader).
7. Deal with error with tact and wisdom, but don’t let dangerous counsel go unchecked.
8. Don’t let gossip, criticism, or […]
Bethel is taking you to dinner for your faithful service in leading/asst leading a small group this year! Yes, there is such a thing as a free lunch (dinner)! But wait, there’s more! If you attend the next Leadership Briefing on Sunday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall, you will also be […]
Directing the men-specific small groups ministry at Bethel is Dick Erickson, who doubles as chairman of the elder board. With a smark-aleck tone to his voice and a twinkle in his eye, he agreed to answer some questions:
1. What is the favorite part of your job in men’s ministry?
To me a favorite part of […]
Over the years, small group leaders have learned a lot of lessons that would be good to get more mileage from, by sharing them with all our leaders. Here are some (and feel free to post a comment to add to the list):
It is important to contact people every week.
Watch out when you think the […]
