3 Types of “Almost” Disciples
Most Christians today stop well short of the “full circle” picture Jesus had in mind for his followers.
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Helping Groups Move Forward
A short video on how to keep groups moving toward their ultimate goal.
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Involving Others in Follow-up Conversations
Follow-up conversations outside of group meetings allow you to get specific with people’s needs. They are also a great opportunity to help others learn to lead – so don’t do all the follow-up yourself.
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Bad Answers to Good Questions
What to do when someone answers a discussion question in a way that is not quite right.
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Encouraging Quiet People to Share in Groups
How to encourage quieter people to participate in small group discussions.
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When Someone Drops a Bombshell in Your Group
Sometimes a member of a small group will drop a shocking, major bombshell on the group. There is no way to prepare in advance for a shock you don’t know is coming, but if you are flexible, your group can rise to the occasion to be used by God. Here’s how.
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Help Your Group Get Comfortable with Prayer
Praying together can be a powerful experience for a small group. But group members are often uncomfortable praying aloud. Here’s how you can help develop a common prayer life as a group.
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Create a Good Relational Environment in Your Group
Take a look at some important factors that help or hinder the relational comfort and trust in your group.
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The Maturity Myth
A lot of Christians don’t feel qualified to make disciples. They think they have to mature first and become more spiritual. But that’s a myth.
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Other Believers Help us Honor God
If you want to live a life that honors God, you’re going to need help. As human beings, we need help from other followers of Jesus.
Read MoreMake Room for Serving | Uncluttered #2
In order to unclutter Christmas, we need to prioritize serving in our schedule. Christmas celebrates a serving savior who met immediate and ultimate needs, so we should too!
Read MoreThe Habit Grid: Moving from Belief to Heart-Felt Action
Learn a simple three-part framework that will help you understand the difference between believing something in your head and acting on it from your heart.
Read MoreMake Room for Relationships | Uncluttered #1
Part of uncluttering your Christmas means making room for relationships. The Christmas story demonstrates that we need to prioritize our relationships with God, our “family”, and outsiders.
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How Do I Start a Mentoring Relationship?
You have finished mentor training, and you are ready to take the next step and actually mentor someone.
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What Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe?
In this series, we investigate the history and beliefs of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and compare them to biblical Christianity.
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Why Pray If God Knows Everything?
God knows everything, so what’s the point of prayer?
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Mormonism’s Language Barrier
Whenever an evangelical Christian and a Latter-day Saint discuss beliefs, they soon encounter the problem of terminology. To have meaningful faith conversations, never assume that your LDS friend understands common terms the way you do.
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Vocal Clarity in Worship
Sometimes it is fun to mix things up a bit as a musician when learning the song set for Sunday...
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Live in the Light | Get Rich #6
Jesus is the light of the world. Thus his followers should live as people of light, rejecting the secrets, lies, and evil ways we used to indulge.
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Why Join a Small Group?
Many people are hesitant to join a small group, for various reasons. What makes it worth the risk to try a small group?
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Are You Ready to Join a Worship Team?
Serving on a worship team is a great opportunity to honor God and help other people pursue God.
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Pray for the Next President
No matter where you stand on the issues, if you’re a follower of God, then you are commanded to pray for the president.
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Operations Training: Every Task Matters
God has gifted every Christian to serve in his church. Every person has a place on the team, and every role is important.
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The Heart of a Media Team Member + Best Practices
Being part of the media team is more than just pushing buttons; it’s actually a way of helping visually lead others in worship. Read on for a few of our best practices for being part of a worship team by serving in worship media and the visual arts.
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