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| July 2012 | The Freedom Issue, 712 |
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| Greetings! |  Here is your latest issue of the Small Group Network newsletter. Enjoy a variety of articles from influential leaders in the world of Small Group Ministry. If you are not a SGN member yet, go to our website and JOIN. There is no cost and this is your chance to connect to other ministry leaders from across the world.
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Headline Article
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The "Easy" Prison Guards of our Soul & Groups Ministry
by Steve Gladen
It's the subtle things in life have the rippling effects in my ministry that can take my freedom, even more than the "big" sinful issues can crush.
Could these "easy" things actually hold us more captive than we think and in reality take our freedom in Christ? See if these "easies" resonate with you.
[Read full article]
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| Freedom in your Small Group | 
Relational Transparency, Small Groups, & Freedom
by Kirby Holmes
Do you know if the people in your Small Group are struggling with relational distrust, loneliness, brokenness, insecurity or shame?
What about addiction, abuse, adultery, sexual attraction, anger, or others? If you don't know the answer to these questions, then you probably don't have relational transparency in your group and the opportunity for healing and freedom doesn't exist.
Find out how to pursue transparency and lead your group to freedom.
[Read full article]
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| Social Networks | |
Care to know what some of the most popular social networks are, by nation?
Here's a cool map we found. Enjoy!
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Evangelism
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7 Ways Your Small Group Can Reach People for Jesus  by Rick Warren
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Do you remember the story of the paralytic in Luke 5 - where four men broke through the roof of a synagogue to lower their friend to Jesus? Sometimes it takes something that radical to lead someone to Jesus!
And sometimes it just takes the caring, consistent love of a small group of Christians
Are you doing these 7 things to lead people to Jesus?
[Read full article]
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| A Summer Small Group Reading List |  Well, it's summer again.
Which means planning, preparing, and, hopefully, slowing down to read a bit.
Undoubtedly, you have plenty on your list to read. But in case you're looking for some new small group-related summer reading material, we've got you covered.
There have been some great groups-related books that have been released this year...ones that are worth your time. Read any of these?
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Group Talk
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Dealing with Discouragement
with Ed Applegate
We all face discouragement from time to time. And it comes in many forms from numerous angles in our lives and ministry. The July GroupTalk will help each of us take a "check-up from the neck up" concerning discouragement.
Freedom from discouragement may be an elusive thing, but the feelings and emotions associated can be dealt with in real and tangible ways. Ed Applegate, Pacific Regional Leader for the Small Group Network and Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Crossroads Grace Community Church in Manteca, CA, will be our guest. Ed is described as "seriously smiley".
Though he is almost always upbeat and... well... smiley, he, like so many of us, faces discouragement on a regular basis. Join us July 19th at noon central time for a free conference call at 1-626-677-3000 (access code: 24247)
[Read full Article]
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| The Small Group Ministry Show | 
New and Next in Small Group Ministry
Don't miss the latest Small Group Show episode!
In this Episode, Steve and Brett share valuable tools and insights on launching new groups.
Also hear from John Phelps and Mark Mehlig. Inside is a special promo for the upcoming Twelve Plus Conference
[Watch this show]
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Join the SGN - Build relationships, share ideas and resources, and connect with other ministry leaders across the world! http://www.smallgroupnetwork.com
I hope you will join us!
Steve Gladen
SGN Founder and Pastor of Small Group Community at Saddleback Church
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