Home groups are a place where a variety of people from diverse backgrounds grow. Those diverse backgrounds mean there will be differences of theology and preferences that will be mixed together for discussion. Continue reading
Home groups are great, because they allow people to ask questions. A home group is the informal place where there can be a good question and answer time. New leaders may not appreciate this time, but questions cause both leaders and participants to grow. It’s a good example of “iron sharpens iron.” (Pro. 27:17). Continue reading
We had another great Home Group Leaders meeting on Nov. 2, 2013. I’m amazed at the momentum that is building by the leaders God has raised up and who continue faithful in God’s field at Grace. Continue reading
If you can’t hear, you won’t learn. Of course Helen Keller would not agree and I’d agree with her, however, for most of us, hearing is essential to learning. Why is that important? Continue reading
We had a great home group leaders meeting on Saturday. There was ownership, excitement and a readiness to put into action what others were learning. Continue reading
There are as many types of leaders leading home groups as there are leaders. Yet, the type of leader is not the issue. Discipling is the issue. Continue reading
Leading a home group is a tremendous way to see the multiplication process. As home groups grow and new ones begin, leaders have a lot of things to juggle and apply themselves, while they are helping the people grow. Here are several helpful lessons recently observed while watching home group leaders. Continue reading
Home Group is a great training center for building disciple-making leaders. It is the place where those who want to become disciple-makers can practice leadership in a safe environment and take the risks of making mistakes. Continue reading
Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” (Matt. 4:4 NKJ) Jesus was not saying bread was not necessary for living, but that the Word of God is even more important in order to have a thriving relationship with the Father. Continue reading
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