Commitment in society has declined significantly in recent years. This impacts participation in our Bible study groups. Low commitment can lead people to struggle with decisions about whether to visit a class. It can impact decisions about whether to return, drop out, or go to another class. And if they stay, low commitment can … Read More... about 10 Reasons Why People Participate in a Bible Study Group
FRESH Sunday School Still Matters, March 2026
Train your Sunday School and small group leaders because Sunday School STILL matters. Training is available for all preschool, children, student and … Read More... about FRESH Sunday School Still Matters, March 2026
Retirement … or What Is Next?
Back in 2022, God laid on my heart the date of April 30, 2026 for my retirement from the Kentucky Baptist Convention. While there is no retiring from following and … Read More... about Retirement … or What Is Next?
Making the Shift: How to Move Toward Discipling
Do you have a copy of my 2024 book, Discipling: Disciple-Making Sunday School and Bible Study Encounters? Discipling is an updated version of my 2017 book, … Read More... about Making the Shift: How to Move Toward Discipling
The Disciplemaking Dashboard: Answering Five Questions Every Church Must Ask
The title of this post is the title of a book by my friend, John McClendon. John wrote The Disciplemaking Dashboard for … Read More... about The Disciplemaking Dashboard: Answering Five Questions Every Church Must Ask
How to Risk: Ask Your Disciples, “What if?”
As we enter into a new year of Sunday School and Bible study group ministry, it is time to stretch. It is time to … Read More... about How to Risk: Ask Your Disciples, “What if?”
Enlist Caregivers for Sunday School Now!
Care is a critical action for Sunday School classes of every age, from preschool through adults. And care is the job of … Read More... about Enlist Caregivers for Sunday School Now!
Using the +ONE Calculator to Set and Pursue Your Goals
The image below is of the +ONE Calculator, an Excel worksheet that Sunday School and Bible study group leaders are … Read More... about Using the +ONE Calculator to Set and Pursue Your Goals
The Goal for Your Groups: Discipling and Caring
What is your goal for your group or your Sunday School or Bible study ministry? In the Great Commission, Jesus made the … Read More... about The Goal for Your Groups: Discipling and Caring
Do You Know Your Group Members’ Learning Style Preferences?
When you teach a Sunday School class or Bible study group, it is important to get to know group members. You will want … Read More... about Do You Know Your Group Members’ Learning Style Preferences?