Category Archives: Small Group leaders

Five idols parents must avoid

Parents must be willing to start with their own hearts if they want to be used by God to help transform the hearts of their teenagers. Continue reading

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Lord, help us be united

Unity is challenging because the relationships in the church are not to be superficial or casual. The picture of life together for those who follow Christ is … Continue reading

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Take delight in honoring others

A call to initiate or to surpass one another in showing honor. Continue reading

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How does God lead His people?

Knowing and doing the will of God matters to those who know God. How to know God’s will is not always so easy. Continue reading

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10 attributes of good preaching

A great model for preaching that could restore dignity and power to many pulpits! Continue reading

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Ten reasons for praying

Sometimes we need reminded of just how important prayer is to everything. Keep this list near you and share it with others. Continue reading

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How does God lead us?

Does God speak directly to us?
Does God use inner promptings?
How do circumstances relate to God’s leading? Continue reading

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For those who counsel others…

Practical guidelines for being an effective friend when giving counsel to others. Continue reading

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Church – structured and spontaneous

The Church is an organism, not just an organization. This truth cautions against overly structuring the life of a body of believers. As an organism, the spiritual life or life generated by the Holy Spirit should lead to spontaneous ministries … Continue reading

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Three approaches to communication and leadership

Sometimes we’re not seeing the results we desire in relationships because we fail to recognize that different situations call for different approaches to communication and leadership. Continue reading

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