The Sower

Archive for April, 2008

Creating Team Players

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

– an article from LifeTogether.com
5 ways to get everyone committed to contributing to your group
 

When you ask the first question, you should answer it first. When you’re done, simply ask, “How about somebody else?”
Don’t rush responses, but learn to […]

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Meet Some of Your Fellow Shepherds

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

A spattering of leaders, both new and veteran, give us a peek into their hearts and their small group ministry. Enjoy reading about Steve/Debbie Gatherer,  Gilbert/Winnie Chan (co-leading with Terry/Brenda Smith), Eric/Lisa Nilson, and Blaine/Rachal Carr.
1.      How long have you been leading a small group, and what was the determining factor in taking the plunge […]

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Leadership Briefing: May 18

Friday, April 25th, 2008

As this small group year goes into the home stretch, Bethel’s leadership wants to celebrate you with an appreciation dinner, wants to inspire you with the Bethel vision for the fall, and wants to hear from you as to how you and your group have pursued Jesus more deeply in the past year.
All this starts […]

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Icebreaker Idea

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

Ask your group to think about 3 rules that they absolutely live by and refuse to break for anyone, anytime. After you have given them a few minutes, ask them to share their rules. Then have a discussion about why it is difficult or easy to come up with 3 rules to live by.

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Behind the Scenes; Glorifying God

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

To be an effective leader, you have to value people. All your people–especially the ones that make the facilities look great–even if you don’t see them at work. We think our Bethel custodial team rocks and want to highlight their behind-the-scenes service. Melody Hall, Micah Stewart, and Marilyn Hoover reply to the Sower’s questions:
1. […]

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Internet Evangelism Day: April 27

Friday, April 11th, 2008

Learn more about this and then spread the word!  Go to: http://ied.gospelcom.net

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One hundred Bethel men have already signed up for this inspirational event, which takes the place of the annual men’s retreat. Cost is $39 without lunch and $47 with lunch. Register now and recruit a guy to come with!
Keynote Speakers
Rick Kingham
Rick Kingham currently serves as President of National Coalition of Men’s Ministry (NCMM), a network […]

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A Devotional

Friday, April 11th, 2008

You can subscribe to these daily Purpose Driven Life devotionals at  dailydevotionals@purposedrivenlife.com
God gives us strength to be content. This is an important spiritual truth to learn because if wealth, good looks, or the seemingly perfect spouse brought lasting contentment, then Hollywood would be filled with some of the most content and happy people on earth. […]

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Bring Your Group to Family Camp

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

“Olympic Families: Champions Play Together” is the theme of our 5th annual Family Camp at Ghormley Meadows. Families with all-aged kids will enjoy the fun and food at Ghormley on Friday evening, May 30 through Sunday noon, June 1.
Activities include archery, hiking, frisbee golf, campfires, the Zip line, high/low ropes course, and our annual massive […]

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Surveying the Survey of the Bible Group

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

Jim and Jane Hansen not only help educate Bethelites with a better knowledge of the Bible each Sunday, but they also exhibit some excellent group dynamics that all leaders could take notes on. Take special note of the purposeful leader behaviors to make connections with their members in question 3. And since it’s offered in […]

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