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Twelve! A Global Online Gathering for Small Group Ministry
"Twelve" has been synonymous with small group Christian community since the Upper Room. There's a suggestion of holy gathering when you say it. "Twelve."
On September 14-15, 2011, Twelve delivers twelve hours of unpacking life in community with leaders actively working in small group ministries of all sizes all across this country. Over two days we will explore together what God is blessing to uncover the mysteries of discipleship in community, to examine small group community as a missional unit, to sense God's holy purpose in bringing together the Body in small numbers, and to consider why He has called us to this. Twelve.
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Group Talk!
The Small Group Network is very excited to sponsor a regular free conference call entitled Group Talk!
This is your chance to sit in on a conference call with some of the leading small group gurus in the country. Hosted by Jay Daniell, our past speakers have included Steve Gladen, Carl George, and Eddie Mosley. Future speakers include: Rick Howerton, Lance Witt, Randall Neighbor, and Heather Zemple.
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by Rick Warren  This month I am going to start a new four part series entitled, What's on Your Mind. It will look at some of the things that we can do to stay mentally fit. This is especially important for leaders. In 1 Peter 1:13 (NIV) we read, "Prepare your minds for action and be self controlled." Prepare your minds for action -- the Greek literally means gird up your mind, like a soldier would cinch up his belt and prepare for battle. He's talking about being mentally fit. [Read full article] 5 Leadership Attributes Every Small Group Point Person Needs to Develop
by Steve Gladen
 Summer is a great time to reflect on your leadership. You are between the "start of the year" season of ministry and also the "fall season" wrapping up the end of the year. For me personally, monthly I look at my personal spiritual health planner and see where I'm at with personal spiritual goals, course correct, and push into the next month. It's kind of like my spiritual tune up. The same is true for my leadership. For me summer is a season that I can take a deep breath, pause, and evaluate. I like to look at five attributes of my leadership that affects our Small Group Ministry. [Read full article]
by Steve Gladen  All small groups want to be healthy and effective. Help them meet those goals by providing suggestions for balancing the biblical purposes. Fellowship - Make a group telephone call from your meeting to any member who is absent. Pass the phone around so everyone can talk. Open the call by saying, "We just want you to know that we miss you. Here's Julie..." [Read full article]
By Lance Witt
Virtually anything that can be productive can also be destructive. Whether it's a car, a credit card, a knife, sex, or an iPhone, inappropriate use can do damage. There's no question this principle applies to technology. Technology has opened unprecedented doors for the gospel. It has given ministries the opportunity to multiply their reach exponentially. It has made biblical knowledge accessible to billions. We live in a "more-faster-now" society. And ministry leaders love it because it means we can dream bigger, do more, and reach further.
Books, websites, and videos of interest to those directing small group ministries.
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