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Do’s And Don’ts of Small Groups (5 of 5)
The Do’s and Don’ts of Small Groups: DON’T: Assume childcare is no big deal. The absolute dumbest thing you can do is claim small groups (or any other meeting for that matter) are essential and vital to your mission, and follow up with the phrase “childcare will not be provided.” Childcare is a really big…
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Do’s And Don’ts of Small Groups (4 of 5)
The Do’s and Don’ts of Small Groups: DON’T: Make your small group into its own church. Your small group is the front line of your church disciple making strategy; it is not a separate entity. If you really believe your church is on the wrong track unless you do certain things against the church’s wishes…
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Do’s And Don’ts of Small Groups (3 of 5)
The Do’s and Don’ts of Small Groups: DON’T: Micromanage your small group attendees. If you’ve ever said “We want life changing discussion to take place, and I’m glad tonight was the night you understood God wanted you to deal with some things, but we’re on a schedule and snack time just started” then you’re doing…
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Do’s And Don’ts of Small Groups (2 of 5)
The Do’s and Don’ts of Small Groups: Don’t base your small group on spiritual information, but rather transformation. DON’T: Base a small group solely on a teaching topic or resource. When I was in High School, I got in trouble more often in boring lectures than I did with more interactive environments. The topic was irrelevant:…
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Do’s And Don’ts of Small Groups (1 of 5)
The Do’s and Don’ts of Small Groups: DON’T: Share everybody’s personal information. When I friend you on Facebook, it doesn’t mean I want to buy Pampered Chef from you, sell Mary Kay, or join your online business. And I really don’t want your friends to contact me either for a presentation, 15 minute video, or to…
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Free Tips: Parenting Three Kids (morning edition)
Here are some free tips for being a parent of three kids. When you sit down in an unknown damp substance, you need to roll with it. Finish feeding your 8 month old while the other two are eating. Resist the urge to run to your bedroom and change. Otherwise, the 2 year old will…
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The Dangerous Power of Vulnerability
I don’t believe Jesus Christ unleashed the church on a dying world to work together as emotionally isolated and lonely souls bottling up our hurts and struggles. That just seems so counterintuitive. But then again, vulnerability indicates weakness, and weakness isn’t good. Right? Being vulnerable is a risky necessity to building trust with other believers…
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Enjoy This! Our Salsa Recipe From Texas
After living in Texas for 16 years, we picked up a lot of recipes. Here is our Salsa Recipe, to be made from scratch with all fresh ingredients. Goes well with our Guacamole recipe from last week. Invite some neighbors over this week and serve these with tortilla chips as an appetizer! Ingredients 4 ripe…
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Disaster Relief
If you would like to help the victims of the Oklahoma City tornadoes, here is a short list of charities that are not scams and will spend your money the way your heart intended when you donated. Others may exist and more may be added at another time. The Salvation Army https://donate.salvationarmyusa.org/uss/eds/aok To donate $10…
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Rain or Shine
Mondays are always better when the sun is shining bright. The morning commute seems so much easier when the sky is clear and the traffic is moving. It doesn’t always happen that way, but life is a “Rain or Shine” event. Whether your life is like a beach vacation or a things are a little…