Last year the Bethel staff culminated a handful of Biblical communication principles, in order to keep them in the forefront of our minds on the staff team and how we deal with one another. Thought we’d pass them on to you, too, for your meditation in your quiet time.
Biblical Principles of Communication
Proverbs 12:18 […]
Here’s a quote to inspire us all to DO SOMETHING Christ-like with the knowledge we gain from small group studies and Sunday sermons:
“The failure of modern knowledge is…in the application of what we know. Rather, it is the failure of our knowing itself to recognize and reach for its deeper source and passion, to allow […]
…some of these web links, e-newsletters, and books. If you are looking for some inspiration on these topics, you might head these directions:
Pastors.com for Rick Warren’s Ministry Toolbox newsletter (Dave Hilliard)
Leadnet.org for the Leadership Network web site (DH)
Smallgroups.com for Small Group Dynamics newsletter (DH)
Leadworship.com; Verticalmusic.com; and Churchproduction.com for worship ideas (Chip Roebuck)
John Stone is reading: […]
Latest updates of exciting stuff going on around here!
Next year’s thematic goal is already ramping up, and the Beatitudes series by Pastor Dave is one way hearts are being prepared for our goal of Pursuing a Deeper Relationship with Jesus. Pastor Dave was motivated by God to teach this series after he participated with other […]
At the recent Leadership Briefing, you heard about Bethel’s thematic goal for 2007-2008: pursuing a deeper relationship with Jesus! So many leaders are already excited about how running after this goal will change every one of our lives and the church in general!
The staff is already getting ahead of the game by establishing a […]
…to pursue Jesus at Bethel’s first God-lover retreat this summer? This 24-hr retreat is open to all leaders at Bethel on Friday evening, August 17 and Saturday, August 18 at lovely Ghormley Meadows retreat center near White Pass.
Our theme is loving God with all our heart, mind, and strength, and we’ll be doing that in […]
The Second Wind coaches a couple years ago developed a great training tool for its care group leaders, complete with a survey and blanks to fill in. Here is the content of that training, with potential questions to go through with your group, that deals with 5 Group Dimensions: Absence of Trust, Fear of Discussing […]
Are you or someone you know interested in participating in future domestic or international disaster relief efforts? If so, Bethel is preparing to form teams for future relief needs serving in partnership with other Christian organizations. Please fill out the Disaster Relief Interest form found and return to the church office. Bethel […]
Here are Some Ideas For Ending Your Care Group Season on a High Note
Building relationships
Camping
Special outings
Communicate (i.e. vacation schedule; needs)
Accountability
Feedback from the group (done during your last meeting, or email a simple form)
Share a summary of the year (success/challenges that God directed)
Communion
Honor those who played key roles (assistants, others)
Give gifts/keepsake to each […]
What is Annual Renewal?
Small group leaders complete their current term of commitment in May/June and consider how God wants to use them in the coming year. Most Care Groups and other small groups take a break from meeting weekly during July and August. The time is used to recharge, minister in less structured ways, and […]
