Monthly Archives: January 2010

Soul Searchin: Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s … Continue reading

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2010 Community U Small Group Conferences

 by Eddie Mosley Saddleback’s Community “U” Purpose Driven Small Groups Conference will offer several options for Small Group Ministers/Point People and Small Group Leaders. Community “U” offers three simultaneous tracks of training that begin all-day on Friday and continue through … Continue reading

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Three Steps For Diagnosing Spiritual Health

by Steve Gladen When was the last time you made an appointment with your doctor for a physical examination? Have you avoided it because you thought he might tell you something you wouldn’t want to hear, something like, “You could … Continue reading

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Leadership Lifter: How to Keep Your Profession From Becoming an Obsession

by Rick Warren The Bible honors hard work. But it condemns workaholism as foolishness. Oddly enough, those in ministry are often among the worst of workaholics. Proverbs 23:4 tells us, Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the … Continue reading

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Steve's Tips

  Want your small groups to be healthy and balanced? Why not offer them some suggestions… FELLOWSHIP – Write some fun and easy to answer sharing questions on small pieces of paper (one for each group member including yourself). Tape … Continue reading

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Resources For You

This month’s resource is the website, smallgroups.net. This website is a direct link for ordering several excellent Small Group Tools such as: Small Group Leader Training Kit – This is Saddlebacks Small Group Leadership Development Pathway.  The Small Group Leader … Continue reading

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Small Group Studies

This month’s recommendation is from Vinnie Cappetta, our PDSGN Area Leader for New England Area which includes the states of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The Life You’ve Always Wanted by John Ortberg Zondervan has a … Continue reading

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