Pray Against False Teachings and Negative Spirits
I think whenever we’re uncomfortable with a particular teaching or action, it behooves us to dig into the scriptures and pray for wisdom on...
Category: Relational Conflict
Drawing from your own well
Your small group can’t be all things to all people, so naturally you will see members come and go. That’s why our groups need...
Authentic Sharing (part 3 of 3)
A lot of deep sharing will organically happen in a small group over time, but you should intentionally use some discussion time in you...
Authentic Sharing (part 2 of 3)
The last two of what I call the parameters to healthy sharing are commitment and patience. You need a certain level of commitment from the...
Authentic Sharing (part 1 of 3)
This week is devoted to the topic of authentic sharing and deep bonding in small groups. I truly believe real spiritual growth and bonding...
Shaped for Small Groups
I sat down with a life coach one afternoon to discuss my goals and to get an objective perspective on things that I should...
Some Friendly Thoughts
This past weekend I ran into someone I hadn’t seen in a long time at church. The first thing they observed was how the...
Extra Grace Required to Extra Gifts Received
Do you know any EGR (extra grace required) people? I am absolutely one, in God’s eyes. Your group may have one. It could be...
Awful May Be Awesome
Are you in an awful small group? Let’s be real, there are awful ones out there. I just spoke with someone that told me...