Category Archives: Small Group leaders

For those who counsel others…

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

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

Posted in Christian Counselor, Counseling, Elders, elders in the Church, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Small Group leaders | Tagged advice for counselors, Counseling, guidelines for counselors, How to counsel others | Leave a comment

Church – structured and spontaneous

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Wisdomforlife

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 →

Posted in Call to ministry, Church, Church building, Church growth, Church Hoppers, Church Leadership, Church membership, elders in the Church, Life of a pastor, Local Church, Pastors, Small Group leaders, Wisdom | Tagged church administration, church structure | Leave a comment

Three approaches to communication and leadership

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Wisdomforlife

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 →

Posted in Church Leadership, Communication, Community, Conflict, Counseling, Difficult people, Discernment, Disciple-making, Family life, Fellowship, Leadership, Marriage, Relationships, Small Group leaders, Speech, Teenagers, Wisdom | Tagged advice for employers, effective communication, how to be an effective leader, leadership guidelines, styles of leadership | 2 Comments

How to study the Bible

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

The five basic steps of Bible study will provide a helpful guide to keep you on the right track in understanding and applying the Bible. Each step answers a particular question in relation to Bible study. Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Bible from God, Bibliology, Exegesis, Expository Preaching, Hermeneutics, How to study, Interpretation of bible, Preaching, Promises of Bible, Small Group leaders, Teaching | Tagged Bible Study tools, How to study the Bible, Interpreting the Bible, Understanding the Bible | Leave a comment

10 Methods of Bible Study

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

The Bible is a rich treasure to be explored! Here are ten ways to dig into this great treasure. Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Bible from God, Bibliology, Christian worldview, Expository Preaching, Hermeneutics, Scripture, Small Group leaders, Spiritual growth, Teaching | 1 Comment

Resolving conflicts among Christians

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Jesus anticipated fractures in Christian fellowship. We should not be surprised by them but ready to seek reconciliation. Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Broken Relationships, Christian Counselor, Church, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Conflict, Confrontation, Difficult people, Discernment, Disciple-making, Discipline, Elders, False accusation, Fellowship, Forgiveness, Grace, Jesus Christ, Life of a pastor, Pastors, Reconciliation, Relationships, Slandered, Small Group leaders, Unity | Tagged church discipline, Forgiveness, leadership in a church, Reconciling, unity in a church | 2 Comments

14 Spiritual Disciplines

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

As you think about goals for the New Year, include specific resolutions regarding spiritual disciplines. Here is a helpful list to guide you. There is no easy path to spiritual maturity but the rewards are deeply satisfying. Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Small Group leaders | Tagged New year's goals, Resolutions for the New year, Spiritual disciplines | 5 Comments

Conflict – an opportunity to grow stronger

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

The key to unity in a family or Church is not the removal of all conflict but a deeply shared commitment to work through our differences and pursue reconciliation based on God’s love for us in Christ. Continue reading →

Posted in Broken Relationships, Christian life, Church, Church discipline, Church Leadership, Church membership, Conflict, Divorce, Family life, Fathers, Gospel-centered, Grace, Judging others, Life of a pastor, Local Church, Love, Marital Separation, Marriage, Radical love, Reconciliation, Relationships, Small Group leaders, Spiritual inventory, Unity | Tagged arguments, Church unity, divided church, Family getting along with each other, fighting, Small group, unity | 2 Comments

Surpass one another in showing honor

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

What would happen if marriages, families and Churches had a renewed passion for showing deference to one another out of honor? Continue reading →

Posted in Broken Relationships, Church, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Gospel-centered, Honor, Humility, Local Church, Marriage, Pastors, Poor in spirit, Relationships, Small Group leaders | Tagged Church, community, Marriage | Leave a comment

Are you discouraged by disunity?

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

There are many threats to Christian unity but the key to unity in a Church is not the absence of conflict but a shared commitment to pursue reconciliation when conflict occurs Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Call to ministry, Christianity, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Conflict, Difficult people, Discernment, Disciple-making, Diversity, Elders, Emerging Leaders, Fellowship, Gossip, Life of a pastor, Love, Purity, Radical love, Reconciliation, Relationships, Restoration, Small Group leaders, Spiritual transformation, Trouble-makers, Unity | Tagged conflict, Pastors, Unity in the Church | Leave a comment