Monthly Archives: March 2012

Building Biblical Community, a resource and giveaway

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

As “they” say, the best things in life are free, right? Well, we’re trying to keep that trend going. So we’re partnering with Lifeway to give away some curriculum sets. And they happen to be sets that we believe in! … Continue reading →

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The most embarrassing gap in my leadership

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

by Lance Whitt I really didn’t want to write this article. But I know you can’t talk about spiritual health without talking about this topic. In the past, when I preached about it or wrote about it, I always felt … Continue reading →

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A Leader’s Prayer Life

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

You can learn a lot about a person by the kind of prayer he prays. For instance, a selfish prayer indicates a selfish spirit. Have you ever heard a prayer that sounds like a Christmas list – I want this, … Continue reading →

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A Different Kind of Prayer List: Is your church ready for Easter Visitors?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Here are some different prayer tips to help you evaluate your church’s preparedness for new folks who might ”connect” with your church after coming Easter Sunday.   Image credit: Creative Commons user [F]oxyMoron This weekend I went to a home improvement store. I … Continue reading →

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Shame, Vulnerability, and Small Groups

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

Vulnerability is something that we small group pastors have to lead the way in modeling. If we’re not willing to make ourselves vulnerable, it’s hard to expect that those we lead will feel the freedom to. Here are a couple … Continue reading →

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Group Talk: Creating your own in-house curriculum

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

One of the most frequently asked questions in Small Group Network Huddles is, “What curriculum are you using?”  And rightfully so!  It is important to every Small Group practitioner that their groups are using curriculum that is engaging, yet not … Continue reading →

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Is there a certain way for a leader to pray?

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

by Rick Warren God is looking for people to use. He is looking for leaders. We’re looking for better methods, machinery and motivations. God says, “I’m looking for better people, people that I can use.” And for God to use the … Continue reading →

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The Twelve, an Interview

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

The Twelve Conference, for small group point people, is happening soon! Click HERE to register now, for you and your leadership team! Questions? Lineup of speakers? Here’s an interview with Ron Wilbur, one of the conference architects. *Update I asked Ron … Continue reading →

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An Unsung Hero

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

By Steve Gladen Because of where I work and what I do, God has positioned me too often be in the public eye.  But it is often the people around me that really make things happen.  One such person has … Continue reading →

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Making a good thing better

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

by Rick Warren How do you make a good thing better? How do you use creativity and technology to solve problems?  Know what you’re good at. Many people are trying to be all things to all people. You can’t really … Continue reading →

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