Bethel’s next big emphasis for helping the congregation pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus is the Jan Term classes that begin the week of January 6. We e-mailed a couple teachers to build anticipation for these 4-week growth experiences in early 2008.
From GROW group leader, Brad Johnson:
1. What class are you teaching and […]
Never lecture. Encourage discussion.
Be aware of shy people who like to “hide.” Draw them in, but don’t embarrass them.
Avoid “red-herrings.” Politely bring the discussion back to the subject.
Don’t let the study go on too long. 45-60 minutes is long enough. It is better to stop when it is going well. They will then come back […]
For you that like surveys, here’s one by smallgroups.com that you can do with your small group in early 2008 to help your members self-assess how they are doing spiritually in 4 main categories of their participation in small group life.
http://smallgroups.com/group_leader/leader_tools/uiof_intro.html
The ten dollar words centripetal and centrifugal may have something to teach us about our small groups. Centripetal means “to draw in to a central place”. Centrifugal means “to spin out from a central place to many places”. With those short definitions, which word would best describe your group?
Centripetal is what we are generally most […]
Do encourage input and spiritual gifts, even from the immature in Christ. It is first His small group and then our small group.
Do meet at least once a month with your assistant leaders. Nurture them.
Do call people in your group, and ask what’s happening in their lives and how you can pray for them.
Do show […]
Pastor Dave reminded the staff of Jesus’ role as Faithful Savior at a staff meeting this week and took the concept a step further by calling our attention to that role in our workplace as well as for our eternal security. When we yield to our redeemed nature through Jesus (and not our old sin […]
Check out this document from the Lochridge GROW group, which succinctly details where they are going as a group, what they are about as a group, and what each member strives to contribute to the group in order to better get down the discipleship road together.
Our Vision
To be a group of disciples in Christ that […]
Keith Cookson is the newest member of the Bethel team, coming on board as music director in January. Read his philosophy for leading a ministry team:
1) Stoking our relationship with Christ.
It says in John 15 that we can’t have a fruitful ministry without learning to abide in Him and His Word.
2) Keeping the unity at […]
Bethel’s website is the place for each individual in your group to register for the JanTerm class your group has chosen to attend. Classes begin the week of January 6. You can refer group members to the brochure in the bulletin this Sunday (or last) or direct them to http://www.bethel-church.org/janterm/ on the web to […]
Follow these practical steps to get your group started in the right direction - 1 Timothy 4:12
Be Flexible with Your Curriculum
When using a pre-packed study, read ahead one session or chapter and see if you can reduce the amount of material covered by half. This will help the group feel more focused and less rushed, […]
