The Sower

Archive for April, 2007

Here are some practical ways you as a small group leader can lead group members toward being better world-influencers:

Develop strategies as a group for influencing the world.
Equip the group to share the simple truth of the gospel.
Perform random acts of kindness as a group.
Have each member identify an unbeliever to show love to on a [...]

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Learning from a Rock Star

Thursday, April 5th, 2007

Yeah, it sounds weird, but Pastor Bill Hybels of Willow Creek Community Church became friends with Bono of the famed U2 group over the past few years, and he was chosen to be interviewed in by Bill in front of the Leadership Summit last year (which a large group of Bethel leaders were attending).
Why? Because [...]

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A Heart for Bethel Newcomers

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007

If you know Mary Spanner, you know what enthusiasm and warmth she has for loving people–especially those coming to Bethel for the first time.  Learn a little more about Mary’s special role at the church and what you can do as a leader to assist the process of assimilation.
1.      How long have you been assimilating [...]

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