Reid Smith (adapted from Small Group Dynamics, Dec, 2007) developed a quick assessment tool for answering this massively important question:
Do people love God more? Experiencing more of God’s presence, peace, and power in their lives? Greater desire to draw nearer to Him?
Do people love one another more? More “other-focused”, naturally serving one another and building […]
Coming around the “learning curve” of assimilating into Bethel’s staff, I pinned venue director Tim Phillips to the wall with 5 questions so that we could get to know him and his role better. Notice how he takes a crack at me right away!
1. What makes you excited about your new position at Bethel?
Besides getting […]
Small groups will be focused this Sunday in the main services and with tables in the foyer. Please be in prayer for the small groups that are launching in February, following Jan Term, and those who still need to find community, action, and transformation in one.
Joy in the Evening (starts Feb 5)
Growth & Healing’s Search […]
The staff was asked this question in 5 categories on Monday’s half-day retreat. If you have a few moments to reflect, you as a leader might want to ask yourself these 5 questions as well, and develop your next action step in each.
1. Am I growing in my love and understanding of Jesus by interacting […]
I am taking Searching the Unsearchable… with Joseph Christopherson. I learned that it’s okay not to understand everything there is to know about God. After all, He is infinite!!! (Sam Shick)
From Searching the Unsearchable…
I hadn’t really given much thought to the concept of “Who controls our soul?” before. It’s akin to “Who controls our behaviors?” […]
Debbie Gatherer: When Godly People Do Ungodly Things: learning that even though we try to live as close to God as possible, we still need to be on our guard for satan’s attacks. He is here to destroy everything about me and make me think that I am no good; Fit to be Tied: helping […]
Jasmine Carpenter, Adam Phillips, and Ryan Tackett are interning this year in the youth department of Bethel, and have brought a ton of enthusiasm and passion for God along with them. A quick interview to allow you to meet them:
From Jasmine:
1. What prompted you to sign up for interning at Bethel this year?
To be honest, […]
Go to the Word as your guide:
1. Speak truthfully with love: Eph 4:15, 25
2. Build up and don’t tear down: Eph 4:29-32
3. Be as gracious as possible: Eph 4:29-32
4. Express honest feelings: Eph 4:26-27
5. Don’t get angry: Eph 4:26-27
6. Don’t involve others in the dispute: Matt 18:15-17
7. Once dealt with, wipe the slate: I Cor […]
Sunday
Connecting to the Vine in Your Personalized Way – Scott Chambers Discovery Auditorium
Casey C-123 Kindergarten Room
Crawford C-144 Raindrop Room
McClendon C-104 1st/2nd Grade Room
Simon C-124 3rd Grade Room
Culture Shock – Wayne Pelly Desert View
Bird Sage View
Croskrey Ridge View
Dautel Mountain View
Monday
Search the Unsearchable – Joseph Christopherson […]
As you break out after Jan Term class (or as a keeper idea for later in the year), get your group sharing their week by passing around a box of colored pencils or crayons, and ask everyone to pick one that best describes his/her mood that day or week. Then give everyone an opportunity to […]
