Over the last couple of years, I have spoken to many pastors, Sunday School directors, small group ministry directors, and group leaders. I am hearing many stories about reaching new people, enlisting new leaders, starting new groups, and increasing in worship and group attendance. One of the most consistent common factor in those … Read More... about Starting New Groups Can Help Your Church
How to Enlist Your Class Care Team, Part 2
In Part 1, I began sharing some simple enlistment steps. Fight the pressure to rush. Follow God’s leadership. Start small and do it right. Be persistent, and watch … Read More... about How to Enlist Your Class Care Team, Part 2
Two Ways for Using Review to Disciple Group Members
Sometimes we avoid good teaching methods because they remind us of school. Testing and review are two of those methods that can be useful in Sunday School for … Read More... about Two Ways for Using Review to Disciple Group Members
Is Your Church Connecting and Discipling People in Groups?
Connecting and discipling people in groups matters. Only 16% of new church members will remain connected 5 years later if they fail to become involved in a Sunday … Read More... about Is Your Church Connecting and Discipling People in Groups?
Lead Your Group Members to New Ways to Participate
Your group is made up of people with a variety of gifts, personalities, abilities, passions, and experiences. They have … Read More... about Lead Your Group Members to New Ways to Participate
New Leaders and Groups Reach New People
Are you a teacher or member of a Sunday School class or Bible study group? Are you a pastor or Sunday School director? … Read More... about New Leaders and Groups Reach New People
Two Ways to Do What Jesus Commands
There are two passages that remind disciples of the importance of an ongoing relationship with and lifelong learning … Read More... about Two Ways to Do What Jesus Commands
How Do You Train Group Leaders: Short Survey
During a typical year, do you encourage, challenge, and train your Sunday School/small group leaders. If you answered … Read More... about How Do You Train Group Leaders: Short Survey
Daily Time with God Impacts Your Care
Has neglect in your relationship with God impacted your care for others? This happens to pastors and teachers, to all of … Read More... about Daily Time with God Impacts Your Care
How to Enlist Your Class Care Team, Part 1
Enlisting Your Class Care Team There was a time when being asked to serve in a church or group was considered a high … Read More... about How to Enlist Your Class Care Team, Part 1