Wanna hear a juicy secret? Small groups really aren’t as important as Pastor Dave claims.
Truly.
I’ve got three reasons why they’re NOT as important as he so often tries to hype. Here they are in no particular order:
#1 – The small group accountability is highly overrated. In 1 John 1:9 we’re told to confess our sins […]
Time for all the leaders of Bethel to gather and move together, united, into another ministry year, but not just any year, one in which we run harder than ever at Pursuing a Deeper Relationship with Jesus!
Please join us for the annual leader equipping/inspirational Leadership Community Experience on Friday night September 14 (5:30-9:00) and Saturday […]
Wow, Sunday’s drama and message and invitation from Pastor Dave was quite impacting to so many people! A quick summary to meditate on this week:
God wants to delight us with His presence. Chew on Ps 16:11 and Rom 15:13.
Satan hates God and gets revenge on Him through luring away His kids.
Without His help, we’re toast: […]
As you pray and give careful thought to setting vision for your small group, consider this leadership lesson from John Kotter, author of Leading Change, as he talks about the characteristics of an effective vision (with Paul’s comments behind each one):
It’s imaginable: like we’ve already said, a picture of the future
It’s desirable: I know that’s […]
The 3 things that make Bethel small groups distinctively Christian from other groups like book clubs and community classes are:
Community in Christ
Action for Christ
Transformation into Christlikeness
Consider setting one goal in each of these 3 categories before heading into the small group year, and share that vision with your group as you launch. Consider utilizing your […]
A reflection from last Sunday:
The kind of heart God desires is SOFT: simple (straightforward), open (receptive), forgiving (unbound/flexible), and trusting (what you say is how it is).
The kind of heart that is a danger to Bethel Church and the kingdom is HARD: Haughty (conceited/arrogant), Adequate (self-sufficient/know-it-all), Restricted (rigid/restrained), and Deceived (lies = the way to […]
Greetings in Christ, Leaders!
This quick Sower is to lay out the plan for Bethel’s thematic goal and small group launch for the fall season. Hope it clears up any confusion, and if you still have questions, please email me at paul.casey@bethel-church.org.
URGENT REQUEST: If you are a GROW group leader and have not done so yet, […]
Praising God for What He’s done in the past month:
Vacation Bible School under the direction of Teri Pearson, served over 200 kids, engaged a whole slew of volunteers, and was a great outreach to unchurched kids who came with their friends.
Bethel’s first Big Nite Out of dinner, dessert, and improv comedy packed out the fellowship […]
“I Can See Clearly Now” by Pastor Dave had some great takeaways to meditate upon from Aug 5’s sermon:
When we are faithful to give to God’s work now, He will provide for us later.
Don’t worry about bread (stuff–provisions)!
At any given moment, you are either plugged into the Power Source, or you are fainting….
The way the […]
Keep the connection to your group, or look for ways to add a member to your group by:
Attending Bethel Big Nite Out Strikes Back on Aug 15
Do a progressive dinner (each course of a meal in a different home)
Do something active together (hike, nature walk, bike-ride, swim, picnic)
Host a movie and discussion night (watch a […]
