We have the privilege of being the Church. Not a building, but a people who at our core, love others, or at least that is our charge. Many … [Read more...] about First Contact: 7 Seconds That Really Count
Inviting Lost People to Your Group
A pastor correctly said, "Lost people matter to God. They should also matter to us." In Luke 19:10, Jesus states, "For the Son of Man has come to seek … [Read more...] about Inviting Lost People to Your Group
Short-Term Evangelism Emphases for Small Groups
Dr. Thom Rainer once shared with me the following statement: “Evangelism seldom gets done unless it is intentional.” Some synonyms for the word … [Read more...] about Short-Term Evangelism Emphases for Small Groups
Gone in 60 Seconds: Divine Appointments
There you are, minding your own business and God prompts you with an opportunity to have a spiritual conversation with someone. What are you going to … [Read more...] about Gone in 60 Seconds: Divine Appointments
Leading Group Members to Build Relationships
I was teaching a class about Sunday School to a group of ministry students at Oklahoma Baptist University when we began discussing curriculum. Holding … [Read more...] about Leading Group Members to Build Relationships