Category Archives: Opening Article – SGN News

Leadership, Jesus, & Your Small Group Ministry

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

Small group ministry is all about people. Day in and day out at Saddleback Church I could spend the majority of my time dealing with people and mess. After all, that is why we went to Seminary—to deal with people. … Continue reading →

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When opportunity knocks, what do you do?

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

When you or your people are presented with an opportunity to grow, a certain degree of risk is always involved. It may be a risk of time or money or a risk of stepping out of a comfort zone. At … Continue reading →

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Should your groups go ‘mobile’?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Ever wondered if your training, communication, and huddles should go mobile for small groups at your church? If you answered “No,” then take a look at these stats. You may be surprised by just how prevalent mobile media is becoming. … Continue reading →

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The time on an elevator could change your small group ministry

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

You know the drill. You are waiting for an elevator, any elevator. The door opens; you walk in, face the door, press the button and stare at the door. Everyone does the same thing. Comedians have made acts out of … Continue reading →

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Leading Small Groups with Purpose!

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

It’s here – the much-anticipated follow up book to Small Groups With Purpose: How to Create Healthy Communities! Available for pre-order right now, Leading Small Groups With Purpose: Everything You Need to Lead a Healthy Group is the book you … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Christmas Movie Quotes

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

by Cheryl Shireman As Christmas approaches our television sets are filled with Christmas movies. For better or worse, these movies have become a part of our culture, and I would bet, a part of your own family’s Christmas tradition. For … Continue reading →

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Twelve Global Online Gathering – “Phenomenal!”

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

by Ron Wilbur The Twelve global online gathering for small group ministries was a breakthrough conference in so many ways. 5,000 small group champions, pastors, lay leaders, and others interested in small group ministry from 21 countries came together online … Continue reading →

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Twelve! On Online Global Gathering September 14 &15

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

Twelve brings you online teaching from small group ministry leaders. Be part of a highly interactive web environment where you’ll discuss what’s being shared with other ministry leaders in churches like yours. Each session varies from 45 minutes to 75 … Continue reading →

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Group Talk with Randall Neighbour: Growing Members Into Leaders

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

Hosted by our very own, Jay Daniell, Group Talk is a free one-hour conference call sponsored by the Small Group Network, featuring some of the leading small group gurus in the nation. The featured guest for our next Group Talk call will … Continue reading →

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Twelve! A Global Online Gathering for Small Group Ministry

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

“Twelve” has been synonymous with small group Christian community since the Upper Room. There’s a suggestion of holy gathering when you say it. “Twelve.” On September 14-15, 2011, Twelve delivers twelve hours of unpacking life in community with leaders actively … Continue reading →

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