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Bible Studies. Bible. Choose from 100s of unique, downloadable Bible studies for personal study, small group, and Sunday School use. CREATE A COMPELLING VISION FOR SMALL GROUPS Create a Compelling Vision for Small Groups. Assess and revamp your current ministry vision, or create one from scratch. Creating a compelling vision—one that invites people to join in—is challenging. So we've put together a great resource to help small-group pastors, directors, and coordinators create a compelling

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LOG IN | CHRISTIANITY TODAY | THEOLOGY, CHURCH, CULTURE Christianity Today strengthens the church by richly communicating the breadth of the true, good, and beautiful gospel. PLAN A ONE-DAY RETREAT FOR YOUR SMALL GROUP Plan a One-Day Retreat for Your Small Group. You and your group members could use a break. Your small group deserves a break, and this training tool is designed to show you how to organize a one-day retreat. All of the content in this resource has been produced by Brenda Jank, a speaker, visionary leader, and champion of rest. LIFE-CHANGING SMALL GROUPS FOR COUPLES Life-Changing Small Groups for Couples. It's safe to say that couples are present in most of the small groups operating around the world today. Sometimes this involves a couples-only setting, but more often couples are mixed together with people from other life situation and stages. Most of these couples are a blessing to the small groups they BROWSE BIBLE STUDIES BY TOPIC Select a topic to begin browsing or select a keyword to search Bible Studies: Bible. Focus on God's Word. Bible. Bible study. Devotional. Discussion. Interpretation of Scripture. Memorization. SENIORS | BIBLE STUDIES BY AUDIENCE | SMALL GROUPS Nearer My God to Thee. The third stage of life removes us from our grip on earthly attachments, moving us into a deeper friendship with God. Sandy Escontrias. Bible Study. CHRISTIANITY TODAY BIBLE STUDIES Christianity Today Bible Studies. These Bible studies provide a biblical perspective on current issues and hot topics that Christians are encountering in the world today. Based on articles from Christianity Today magazine, these Bible studies are a great way to spark group discussions that are NINE PRINCIPLES OF RELATIONAL EVANGELISM Note: this article has been adapted from The Naked Truth About Small-Group Ministry, by Randall Neighbour.. The concept of relationship evangelism is easily understood, along with the principles listed below—but they are not always easy to practice. STEP 2: IDENTIFY WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF OUR SMALL GROUPS? St Identify 50 Vibran oups SmallGroups.com 51 Select a Curriculum Plan Some churches have a required curriculum pathway and expect every group to accomplish specific studies. Others expect all groups to tie into the weekend services.

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Bible Studies. Bible. Choose from 100s of unique, downloadable Bible studies for personal study, small group, and Sunday School use. CREATE A COMPELLING VISION FOR SMALL GROUPS Create a Compelling Vision for Small Groups. Assess and revamp your current ministry vision, or create one from scratch. Creating a compelling vision—one that invites people to join in—is challenging. So we've put together a great resource to help small-group pastors, directors, and coordinators create a compelling

vision.

LOG IN | CHRISTIANITY TODAY | THEOLOGY, CHURCH, CULTURE Christianity Today strengthens the church by richly communicating the breadth of the true, good, and beautiful gospel. PLAN A ONE-DAY RETREAT FOR YOUR SMALL GROUP Plan a One-Day Retreat for Your Small Group. You and your group members could use a break. Your small group deserves a break, and this training tool is designed to show you how to organize a one-day retreat. All of the content in this resource has been produced by Brenda Jank, a speaker, visionary leader, and champion of rest. LIFE-CHANGING SMALL GROUPS FOR COUPLES Life-Changing Small Groups for Couples. It's safe to say that couples are present in most of the small groups operating around the world today. Sometimes this involves a couples-only setting, but more often couples are mixed together with people from other life situation and stages. Most of these couples are a blessing to the small groups they BROWSE BIBLE STUDIES BY TOPIC Select a topic to begin browsing or select a keyword to search Bible Studies: Bible. Focus on God's Word. Bible. Bible study. Devotional. Discussion. Interpretation of Scripture. Memorization. SENIORS | BIBLE STUDIES BY AUDIENCE | SMALL GROUPS Nearer My God to Thee. The third stage of life removes us from our grip on earthly attachments, moving us into a deeper friendship with God. Sandy Escontrias. Bible Study. CHRISTIANITY TODAY BIBLE STUDIES Christianity Today Bible Studies. These Bible studies provide a biblical perspective on current issues and hot topics that Christians are encountering in the world today. Based on articles from Christianity Today magazine, these Bible studies are a great way to spark group discussions that are NINE PRINCIPLES OF RELATIONAL EVANGELISM Note: this article has been adapted from The Naked Truth About Small-Group Ministry, by Randall Neighbour.. The concept of relationship evangelism is easily understood, along with the principles listed below—but they are not always easy to practice. STEP 2: IDENTIFY WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF OUR SMALL GROUPS? St Identify 50 Vibran oups SmallGroups.com 51 Select a Curriculum Plan Some churches have a required curriculum pathway and expect every group to accomplish specific studies. Others expect all groups to tie into the weekend services. LIFE-CHANGING SMALL GROUPS FOR COUPLES Life-Changing Small Groups for Couples. It's safe to say that couples are present in most of the small groups operating around the world today. Sometimes this involves a couples-only setting, but more often couples are mixed together with people from other life situation and stages. Most of these couples are a blessing to the small groups they SENIORS | BIBLE STUDIES BY AUDIENCE | SMALL GROUPS Nearer My God to Thee. The third stage of life removes us from our grip on earthly attachments, moving us into a deeper friendship with God. Sandy Escontrias. Bible Study.

ICEBREAKERS

Ideas to foster conversation and interaction. Group members share about the causes that move them. CHRISTIANITY TODAY BIBLE STUDIES Christianity Today Bible Studies. These Bible studies provide a biblical perspective on current issues and hot topics that Christians are encountering in the world today. Based on articles from Christianity Today magazine, these Bible studies are a great way to spark group discussions that are BROWSE BIBLE STUDIES BY 1-9 The issues facing the Corinthian church are similar to those your

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Use these songs, prayers, responsive readings, and activities to help your group connect with God in a meaningful way.

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These illustrations, object lessons, and activities will help your group members understand and apply God's Word. CHOOSE THE RIGHT MODEL FOR YOUR CHURCH As a small-group consultant and pastor, I talk to a lot of church leaders about their small-group models. There are many different approaches to small-group ministry, and choosing the right approach (or approaches) for your context can be challenging. WHAT TO DO WHEN NO ONE SHOWS Rather than feeling resentment, try these steps to help avoid this situation in the future. Develop a core group. Include a leader, apprentice leader, and a host or hostess (any of these roles could be held by couples). The core leadership group is expected to be at every meeting. Also, if you are hosting the meeting at someone else's home,

you

NAME THAT TUNE

Bring 6-10 different songs with you to the group gathering (make sure they are fairly popular songs). If possible, burn all of these songs together onto one CD. Once the group is ready, start the first song and let it play for about 5 seconds. See if anyone can guess the title of the song. If nobody gets it at first, play the song again and let

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Choose from 100s of high quality Bible studies. There are bound to be storms in our lives that bring disappointment and pain, but God’s love is never far, shining in even the most unexpected places. LOG IN | CHRISTIANITY TODAY | THEOLOGY, CHURCH, CULTURE Christianity Today strengthens the church by richly communicating the breadth of the true, good, and beautiful gospel. CREATE A COMPELLING VISION FOR SMALL GROUPS Creating a compelling vision—one that invites people to join in—is challenging. So we've put together a great resource to help small-group pastors, directors, and coordinators create a LIFE-CHANGING SMALL GROUPS FOR COUPLES It's safe to say that couples are present in most of the small groups operating around the world today. Sometimes this involves a couples-only setting, but more often couples are mixed together with people from other life situation and stages. SENIORS | BIBLE STUDIES BY AUDIENCE | SMALL GROUPS Aging brings with it many changes that require emotional and mental adaptation—but our loving God is in control. PLAN A ONE-DAY RETREAT FOR YOUR SMALL GROUP Your small group deserves a break, and this training tool is designed to show you how to organize a one-day retreat. All of the content in this resource has been produced by Brenda Jank, a speaker, visionary leader, and champion of rest. CHRISTIANITY TODAY BIBLE STUDIES These Bible studies provide a biblical perspective on current issues and hot topics that Christians are encountering in the world today. Based on articles from Christianity Today magazine, these Bible studies are a great way to spark group discussions that are relevant and applicable to everyday life. NINE PRINCIPLES OF RELATIONAL EVANGELISM Note: this article has been adapted from The Naked Truth About Small-Group Ministry, by Randall Neighbour.. The concept of relationship evangelism is easily understood, along with the principles listed below—but they are not always easy to practice. STEP 2: IDENTIFY WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF OUR SMALL GROUPS? St Identify 50 Vibran oups SmallGroups.com 51 Select a Curriculum Plan Some churches have a required curriculum pathway and expect every group to accomplish specific studies. Others expect all groups to tie into the weekend services. SHOULD WE STRUCTURE FOR RAPID OR CONTROLLED GROWTHSEE MORE ON

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Choose from 100s of high quality Bible studies. There are bound to be storms in our lives that bring disappointment and pain, but God’s love is never far, shining in even the most unexpected places. LOG IN | CHRISTIANITY TODAY | THEOLOGY, CHURCH, CULTURE Christianity Today strengthens the church by richly communicating the breadth of the true, good, and beautiful gospel. CREATE A COMPELLING VISION FOR SMALL GROUPS Creating a compelling vision—one that invites people to join in—is challenging. So we've put together a great resource to help small-group pastors, directors, and coordinators create a LIFE-CHANGING SMALL GROUPS FOR COUPLES It's safe to say that couples are present in most of the small groups operating around the world today. Sometimes this involves a couples-only setting, but more often couples are mixed together with people from other life situation and stages. SENIORS | BIBLE STUDIES BY AUDIENCE | SMALL GROUPS Aging brings with it many changes that require emotional and mental adaptation—but our loving God is in control. PLAN A ONE-DAY RETREAT FOR YOUR SMALL GROUP Your small group deserves a break, and this training tool is designed to show you how to organize a one-day retreat. All of the content in this resource has been produced by Brenda Jank, a speaker, visionary leader, and champion of rest. CHRISTIANITY TODAY BIBLE STUDIES These Bible studies provide a biblical perspective on current issues and hot topics that Christians are encountering in the world today. Based on articles from Christianity Today magazine, these Bible studies are a great way to spark group discussions that are relevant and applicable to everyday life. NINE PRINCIPLES OF RELATIONAL EVANGELISM Note: this article has been adapted from The Naked Truth About Small-Group Ministry, by Randall Neighbour.. The concept of relationship evangelism is easily understood, along with the principles listed below—but they are not always easy to practice. STEP 2: IDENTIFY WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF OUR SMALL GROUPS? St Identify 50 Vibran oups SmallGroups.com 51 Select a Curriculum Plan Some churches have a required curriculum pathway and expect every group to accomplish specific studies. Others expect all groups to tie into the weekend services. SHOULD WE STRUCTURE FOR RAPID OR CONTROLLED GROWTHSEE MORE ON

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ICEBREAKERS

Ideas to foster conversation and interaction. Group members share about the causes that move them. SUSTAIN/SUPPORT YOUR MINISTRY Sustain and support your small group ministry. Once your small group ministry is up and running, you'll need to put certain things in place to keep it running smoothly.

BIBLE TRIVIA

Leader: • Put your group into teams of 2 or 3. • Hand out the following question and give the groups 2 minutes to answer as many questions as possible.

NAME THAT TUNE

Bring 6-10 different songs with you to the group gathering (make sure they are fairly popular songs). If possible, burn all of these songs together onto one CD. OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST Take a few minutes and let your group look over this list. Explain that each describes our identity in Christ. As a part of worship have your group randomly pray WHAT TO DO WHEN NO ONE SHOWS Have you ever held a small-group meeting where no one showed up?Rather than feeling resentment, try these steps to help avoid this situation in the future. Develop a core group. Include a leader, apprentice leader, and a host or hostess (any of these roles could be held by

couples).

LEARN TO SHEPHERD YOUR SMALL GROUP God's Word is rich in its discussion about shepherding. Moses, David, and Amos served as shepherds, and all were influenced by that role in

their leadership.

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Bible Studies. Bible. Choose from 100s of unique, downloadable Bible studies for personal study, small group, and Sunday School use. LOG IN | CHRISTIANITY TODAY | THEOLOGY, CHURCH, CULTURE Christianity Today strengthens the church by richly communicating the breadth of the true, good, and beautiful gospel. CREATE A COMPELLING VISION FOR SMALL GROUPS Create a Compelling Vision for Small Groups. Assess and revamp your current ministry vision, or create one from scratch. Creating a compelling vision—one that invites people to join in—is challenging. So we've put together a great resource to help small-group pastors, directors, and coordinators create a compelling

vision.

PLAN A ONE-DAY RETREAT FOR YOUR SMALL GROUP Plan a One-Day Retreat for Your Small Group. You and your group members could use a break. Your small group deserves a break, and this training tool is designed to show you how to organize a one-day retreat. All of the content in this resource has been produced by Brenda Jank, a speaker, visionary leader, and champion of rest. BROWSE BIBLE STUDIES BY TOPIC Select a topic to begin browsing or select a keyword to search Bible Studies: Bible. Focus on God's Word. Bible. Bible study. Devotional. Discussion. Interpretation of Scripture. Memorization. SENIORS | BIBLE STUDIES BY AUDIENCE | SMALL GROUPS Nearer My God to Thee. The third stage of life removes us from our grip on earthly attachments, moving us into a deeper friendship with God. Sandy Escontrias. Bible Study. CHRISTIANITY TODAY BIBLE STUDIES Christianity Today Bible Studies. These Bible studies provide a biblical perspective on current issues and hot topics that Christians are encountering in the world today. Based on articles from Christianity Today magazine, these Bible studies are a great way to spark group discussions that are NINE PRINCIPLES OF RELATIONAL EVANGELISM Note: this article has been adapted from The Naked Truth About Small-Group Ministry, by Randall Neighbour.. The concept of relationship evangelism is easily understood, along with the principles listed below—but they are not always easy to practice. STEP 2: IDENTIFY WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF OUR SMALL GROUPS? St Identify 50 Vibran oups SmallGroups.com 51 Select a Curriculum Plan Some churches have a required curriculum pathway and expect every group to accomplish specific studies. Others expect all groups to tie into the weekend services. SHOULD WE STRUCTURE FOR RAPID OR CONTROLLED GROWTHSEE MORE ON

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Bible Studies. Bible. Choose from 100s of unique, downloadable Bible studies for personal study, small group, and Sunday School use. LOG IN | CHRISTIANITY TODAY | THEOLOGY, CHURCH, CULTURE Christianity Today strengthens the church by richly communicating the breadth of the true, good, and beautiful gospel. CREATE A COMPELLING VISION FOR SMALL GROUPS Create a Compelling Vision for Small Groups. Assess and revamp your current ministry vision, or create one from scratch. Creating a compelling vision—one that invites people to join in—is challenging. So we've put together a great resource to help small-group pastors, directors, and coordinators create a compelling

vision.

PLAN A ONE-DAY RETREAT FOR YOUR SMALL GROUP Plan a One-Day Retreat for Your Small Group. You and your group members could use a break. Your small group deserves a break, and this training tool is designed to show you how to organize a one-day retreat. All of the content in this resource has been produced by Brenda Jank, a speaker, visionary leader, and champion of rest. BROWSE BIBLE STUDIES BY TOPIC Select a topic to begin browsing or select a keyword to search Bible Studies: Bible. Focus on God's Word. Bible. Bible study. Devotional. Discussion. Interpretation of Scripture. Memorization. SENIORS | BIBLE STUDIES BY AUDIENCE | SMALL GROUPS Nearer My God to Thee. The third stage of life removes us from our grip on earthly attachments, moving us into a deeper friendship with God. Sandy Escontrias. Bible Study. CHRISTIANITY TODAY BIBLE STUDIES Christianity Today Bible Studies. These Bible studies provide a biblical perspective on current issues and hot topics that Christians are encountering in the world today. Based on articles from Christianity Today magazine, these Bible studies are a great way to spark group discussions that are NINE PRINCIPLES OF RELATIONAL EVANGELISM Note: this article has been adapted from The Naked Truth About Small-Group Ministry, by Randall Neighbour.. The concept of relationship evangelism is easily understood, along with the principles listed below—but they are not always easy to practice. STEP 2: IDENTIFY WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF OUR SMALL GROUPS? St Identify 50 Vibran oups SmallGroups.com 51 Select a Curriculum Plan Some churches have a required curriculum pathway and expect every group to accomplish specific studies. Others expect all groups to tie into the weekend services. SHOULD WE STRUCTURE FOR RAPID OR CONTROLLED GROWTHSEE MORE ON

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ICEBREAKERS

Ideas to foster conversation and interaction. Group members share about the causes that move them. SENIORS | BIBLE STUDIES BY AUDIENCE | SMALL GROUPS Nearer My God to Thee. The third stage of life removes us from our grip on earthly attachments, moving us into a deeper friendship with God. Sandy Escontrias. Bible Study. SUSTAIN/SUPPORT YOUR MINISTRY Sustain/Support Your Ministry. Once your small group ministry is up and running, you'll need to put certain things in place to keep it running smoothly. Support your leaders with coaching and training, and provide ongoing assessment and support. 9 VALUES YOUR SMALL GROUP NEEDS TO ADOPT First Corinthians 12:24-25 tells us, "God has blended together the body, giving greater honor to the lesser member, so that there may be no division in the body, but the members may have mutual concern for one another" (NET). One of our first goals as small-group leaders is to see our group members care for one another.

NAME THAT TUNE

Bring 6-10 different songs with you to the group gathering (make sure they are fairly popular songs). If possible, burn all of these songs together onto one CD. Once the group is ready, start the first song and let it play for about 5 seconds. See if anyone can guess the title of the song. If nobody gets it at first, play the song again and let OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST Explain that each describes our identity in Christ. As a part of worship have your group randomly pray thanksgiving using these descriptions. (See the one sentence prayer below.) Encourage them to pray "popcorn" style, praying short phrases several different times. Be sure, as the leader, to model what you expect.

BIBLE TRIVIA

Bible Trivia. Use this friendly game to review some interesting facts from the Bible. • Put your group into teams of 2 or 3. • Hand out the following question and give the groups 2 minutes to answer as many questions as possible. • Go over the answers together. • Give the winning team a package of Life Savers and tell them that someday WHAT TO DO WHEN NO ONE SHOWS Rather than feeling resentment, try these steps to help avoid this situation in the future. Develop a core group. Include a leader, apprentice leader, and a host or hostess (any of these roles could be held by couples). The core leadership group is expected to be at every meeting. Also, if you are hosting the meeting at someone else's home,

you

ASK THE EXPERTS: ENGAGING SPIRITUAL SEEKERS IN SMALL I first encountered the ministry of Rico Tice when I was searching for John Stott sermons on the All Souls Langham Place Church website. Stott led the London, England MEN OF INTEGRITY BIBLE STUDIES The power of men in Christian fellowship cannot be overestimated as a dynamic discipleship tool. These multi-session Bible studies are created specifically for men and the issues they face.

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Inspiring life-changing community in your church by providing everything small group leaders need. LOG IN | CHRISTIANITY TODAY | THEOLOGY, CHURCH, CULTURE Christianity Today strengthens the church by richly communicating the breadth of the true, good, and beautiful gospel. CREATE A COMPELLING VISION FOR SMALL GROUPS Create a Compelling Vision for Small Groups. Assess and revamp your current ministry vision, or create one from scratch. Creating a compelling vision—one that invites people to join in—is challenging. So we've put together a great resource to help small-group pastors, directors, and coordinators create a compelling

vision.

SENIORS | BIBLE STUDIES BY AUDIENCE | SMALL GROUPS Nearer My God to Thee. The third stage of life removes us from our grip on earthly attachments, moving us into a deeper friendship with God. Sandy Escontrias. Bible Study. PLAN A ONE-DAY RETREAT FOR YOUR SMALL GROUP Plan a One-Day Retreat for Your Small Group. You and your group members could use a break. Your small group deserves a break, and this training tool is designed to show you how to organize a one-day retreat. All of the content in this resource has been produced by Brenda Jank, a speaker, visionary leader, and champion of rest. 5 MISTAKES THAT RUIN SMALL GROUPS Let's examine a few of the most common mistakes small-group leaders make and do some self-assessment to see whether we fall into these traps: 1. Allowing an Unsafe Environment. For small groups to be as impactful in people's lives, the conversations must CHRISTIANITY TODAY BIBLE STUDIES Christianity Today Bible Studies. These Bible studies provide a biblical perspective on current issues and hot topics that Christians are encountering in the world today. Based on articles from Christianity Today magazine, these Bible studies are a great way to spark group discussions that are DEVOTIONS FOR SHORT-TERM MISSIONS TEAMS This resource is a collection of devotionals that are specifically designed for a small group or team of people preparing to serve through short-term missions. Half of the devotions are designed for use as preparation for the trip, and the other half are designed for use during the trip. STEP 2: IDENTIFY WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF OUR SMALL GROUPS? St Identify 50 Vibran oups SmallGroups.com 51 Select a Curriculum Plan Some churches have a required curriculum pathway and expect every group to accomplish specific studies. Others expect all groups to tie into the weekend services.

ARMOR OF GOD

email. print. In Ephesians 6 Paul writes about putting on the full armor of God to fight against the evil one. Which of the following pieces of armor are you quick to put on when you are battling Satan? Belt of truth. Breastplate of righteousness. Shoes

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Inspiring life-changing community in your church by providing everything small group leaders need. LOG IN | CHRISTIANITY TODAY | THEOLOGY, CHURCH, CULTURE Christianity Today strengthens the church by richly communicating the breadth of the true, good, and beautiful gospel. CREATE A COMPELLING VISION FOR SMALL GROUPS Create a Compelling Vision for Small Groups. Assess and revamp your current ministry vision, or create one from scratch. Creating a compelling vision—one that invites people to join in—is challenging. So we've put together a great resource to help small-group pastors, directors, and coordinators create a compelling

vision.

SENIORS | BIBLE STUDIES BY AUDIENCE | SMALL GROUPS Nearer My God to Thee. The third stage of life removes us from our grip on earthly attachments, moving us into a deeper friendship with God. Sandy Escontrias. Bible Study. PLAN A ONE-DAY RETREAT FOR YOUR SMALL GROUP Plan a One-Day Retreat for Your Small Group. You and your group members could use a break. Your small group deserves a break, and this training tool is designed to show you how to organize a one-day retreat. All of the content in this resource has been produced by Brenda Jank, a speaker, visionary leader, and champion of rest. 5 MISTAKES THAT RUIN SMALL GROUPS Let's examine a few of the most common mistakes small-group leaders make and do some self-assessment to see whether we fall into these traps: 1. Allowing an Unsafe Environment. For small groups to be as impactful in people's lives, the conversations must CHRISTIANITY TODAY BIBLE STUDIES Christianity Today Bible Studies. These Bible studies provide a biblical perspective on current issues and hot topics that Christians are encountering in the world today. Based on articles from Christianity Today magazine, these Bible studies are a great way to spark group discussions that are DEVOTIONS FOR SHORT-TERM MISSIONS TEAMS This resource is a collection of devotionals that are specifically designed for a small group or team of people preparing to serve through short-term missions. Half of the devotions are designed for use as preparation for the trip, and the other half are designed for use during the trip. STEP 2: IDENTIFY WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF OUR SMALL GROUPS? St Identify 50 Vibran oups SmallGroups.com 51 Select a Curriculum Plan Some churches have a required curriculum pathway and expect every group to accomplish specific studies. Others expect all groups to tie into the weekend services.

ARMOR OF GOD

email. print. In Ephesians 6 Paul writes about putting on the full armor of God to fight against the evil one. Which of the following pieces of armor are you quick to put on when you are battling Satan? Belt of truth. Breastplate of righteousness. Shoes

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WHAT TO DO WHEN NO ONE SHOWS Rather than feeling resentment, try these steps to help avoid this situation in the future. Develop a core group. Include a leader, apprentice leader, and a host or hostess (any of these roles could be held by couples). The core leadership group is expected to be at every meeting. Also, if you are hosting the meeting at someone else's home,

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