Tag: small groups
3 Reasons To Start Online Small Groups
by Rey DeArmas: In my time spent leading church online, I’ve encountered many who are a bit slow to consider leveraging digital platforms for discipleship. I understand, Church Online has its share of critics. However, online small groups should be an easy win for the Church and help many more […]
Why Do Small Groups Exist?
by Justin Gravitt: Recently I’ve been using two sneaky questions to ask pastors and small group participants why small groups exist at all. The question I ask pastors is, “I know nearly every church has them, but what Scriptural examples are there of small groups?” Most take me to Scriptures […]
Small Groups are the Vehicle, Not the Destination
by Jim Putman: As a senior pastor of Real Life Ministries and a board member with the Relational Discipleship Network, I am passionate about the importance of a relational environment to making disciples of Jesus. Small Groups are one such relational environment that works well when trying to create a […]
5 practical things I learned on a hike help me connect people better at church
by Greg Curtis: This is me and my daughter Carly making our ascent toward Castle Rock (in the background) above Big Bear Lake California. As we hiked, bouldered and climbed, I had 5 powerful things illustrated to me as a Connector in a local church. Scroll down this photo journal […]
Two Things to Know for Back-to-School Time
by Bobby Harrington: First – Learn from Disciple Making Leader: Steve McCoy, the leader of Small Circle Steve is one of our trusted disciple-making partners. Here’s what he told us about his ministry during our interview with him: Tell us about the name of your ministry. Our organization is called Small […]
4 Crucial Qualities of a Small Group Leader
by Jim Putman: Small Group Leaders play a vital role in accomplishing the mission and vision of your church. They help create and develop environments in which members can connect with God and each other for the purpose of discipleship. They present an example and model of what being a disciple of Jesus looks like in […]
Greg Curtis Offers Next Level Assimilation Insights For Your Church
by Rich Birch: Thanks so much for joining us for another episode of the unSeminary podcast. Today I have Greg Curtis with me, director of assimilation at Eastside Christian Church. Eastside Christian Church was founded in 1962 and was recently named the second fastest growing church in the country with […]