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| Powerful Stories for Leaders |
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Prayer for Purpose
One church learned that prayer is the essential ingredient for small group success.
Allen White
Linda lay in bed recuperating from knee surgery. As much as she wanted to go to church and participate in the weeks leading up to the 40 Days of Purpose campaign, Linda could barely get out of bed. . .
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| Helpful Articles for Leaders |
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Transformation Takes Time
How small group leaders cultivate spiritual growth.
Brett Eastman, CEO of Lifetogether, Inc.
Our small group, like most small groups, is
comprised of people with varying degrees of Christian maturity. One
lady arrived as a spiritual seeker. Within time, she committed her life
to Christ and was baptized. The evening of her baptism was a special
time for our small group, as we celebrated her decision and prayed with
her. Both seasoned prayer warriors and new believers lifted up praises
and petitions; new believers prayed out loud and learned that there is
no right or wrong way to pray. . .
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| Powerful Stories for Members |
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Dying to My "Accomplished" Self
How one man discovered his new identity in Christ.
Anonymous
Five years ago, I was discouraged like never
before. My colleagues had let me down at work, financial burdens
overwhelmed me, and my marriage was splintering. Though my relationship
with God was in a slump, I asked God, "Why?" and prayed he would turn
things around. . .
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Tap on the Shoulder
The impact of a single question
In this story, Brett Eastman, founder and CEO of
Lifetogether, recalls how one man's simple question produced a legacy
of life change:
I attended college in Southern California, and one
day (I remember this like it was yesterday), a guy named John tapped me
on the shoulder and asked me how I was doing spiritually. . .
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| Burning Questions for Leaders |
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Do you have a burning question about small group
ministry? Click Here
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Consider rotating leadership in your group. Let everyone have a chance lead the discussion!
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 “We aren’t meant to go through life alone. We are meant to go through life with others. If the Holy Spirit is tugging on your heart strings, I encourage you to step out of your comfort zone, take some risk, and join a small group today. When you are involved in a small group your “eyes of faith” are open to those around you. You become more aware of other peoples’ needs and are motivated to serve.”
Karen Peterson
Small Group Leader
Our Savior Lutheran
Norfolk, NE
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| Burning Questions for Members |
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Do you have a Burning Question about Small Groups? Click here
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Experiencing Christ Study Guide & Teaching DVD
Our
world these days is so hectic, so complex. Where do we turn for wisdom
and guidance in navigating the ins and outs of life? There are many
voices to listen to and many examples to follow, but we really need
look no further than the Author of Life, Jesus. He taught and lived a
way of life that was purposeful and pleasing to God. These six sessions
will show you the value and the nature of a life of discipleship, as
modeled by Jesus.
Use as a stand-alone Bible study or as a companion to the Growing in Christ Together DVD also published by Zondervan.
This
companion DVD Teaching Series, taught by John Burke, Henry Cloud, Randy
Frazee, Chip Ingram, Miles McPherson, and Stormie Omartian brings some
of the best teachers right into the living room or classroom each week. Let these teachers illustrate the lessons found in your study guide.
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