Does it matter how long a meeting lasts? Does it matter if some meetings are one hour and others are four hours? There are many considerations as we look at home groups, which address culture, participants and family schedules. Paul said it well, “Let all things be done decently and in order.” (1 Cor. 14:40) Put these principles into practice. Continue reading
First impressions count. They are important in a job interview, showing your house when it is for sale or going out for the first time in the courting process (although that wouldn’t be the first time you’ve been with the person). It’s a whole lot easier to maintain a good perspective than to try and recover one that has been damaged. Continue reading
Home groups are likely the most fun of Christian interaction. The Word of God is discussed in a relational environment and it is the clearest place to see spiritual growth in discipleship and the visible process of multiplication. But how do you deal with Tangents and rabbit trails? Continue reading
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
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
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
Small group leadership is all about discipleship. The small group or home group is the best place to multiply disciples to reach the kingdom for Christ. Continue reading
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