WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? The writer of Hebrews (10:24-25) reminds us that we gather to “spur one another on towards love” and to “encourage one … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Deploy Group Members in Ministry
How Can I Encourage Class Member Faithfulness?
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? Dr. Thom Rainer and others have reported that one of the largest influences on the drop in average Sunday School attendance is … [Read more...] about How Can I Encourage Class Member Faithfulness?
Contact Absentees Without Producing Guilt
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? When a class member is absent for three weeks, absence becomes a habit. Absentees often begin to feel guilty about not … [Read more...] about Contact Absentees Without Producing Guilt
Together
If your church body took the form of a human body, how healthy would it be? Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12 both talk about how we as a “body of … [Read more...] about Together
What Is Your Group’s Primary Purpose, Really?
A group leader recently shared with me his understanding of Sunday School. His overarching terms were worship, community, and evangelism. With his … [Read more...] about What Is Your Group’s Primary Purpose, Really?