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8 tips to lasting in leadership

Whether leading a small group, a ministry or a church, spiritual leadership is heart work and it’s hard work.  This combination can take its toll, driving leaders to throw in the towel prematurely. It might be a conflict, a crisis, … Continue reading

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Don’t use “trusting God” as an excuse for laziness

Trusting God is wise. In fact, that’s about the most wise thing you could do. Proverbs tells us Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and … Continue reading

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A Leader’s Prayer Life

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?

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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Should your groups go ‘mobile’?

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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God’s strategy for your success, part 3

By Rick Warren This is the third installment in a four part series. Today, I am going to look at another one of the principles of success. In the last two issues, I discussed the first three principles: 1. Be … Continue reading

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Small group promo video

If you’re looking to get new folks connected in small groups, this could be a great video for you to show. And the creators of the video have made it available, in editable form, for free! (links below) Happy video-sharing! … Continue reading

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Where is your group’s love?

February is a month thought of as the “love” month. More flowers and candy will be sent this month more than any other month, all in the name of “love”. It is a month centered on Valentine’s Day, seen as … Continue reading

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Group Talk: 4 Things I wish I’d learned earlier in ministry with Steve Gladen

by Jay Daniell Steve Gladen is well known as the Small Groups Pastor of Saddleback Church in Southern California.  He has been at the helm of developing a ministry currently supporting over 4000 Small Groups.  Needless to say, Steve has … Continue reading

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