What is your goal for your group or your Sunday School or Bible study ministry? In the Great Commission, Jesus made the ultimate goal clear: make disciples of all nations. Jesus then explained how to carry out His command of discipling: "baptizing them...and teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you" (Matthew 28:19-20, … Read More... about The Goal of Your Groups: Discipling and Caring
Do You Know Your Group Members’ Learning Style Preferences?
When you teach a Sunday School class or Bible study group, it is important to get to know group members. You will want to discover what they like along with their … Read More... about Do You Know Your Group Members’ Learning Style Preferences?
Starting New Groups Can Help Your Church
Over the last couple of years, I have spoken to many pastors, Sunday School directors, small group ministry directors, and group leaders. I am hearing many stories … Read More... about Starting New Groups Can Help Your Church
How to Enlist Your Class Care Team, Part 2
In Part 1, I began sharing some simple enlistment steps. Fight the pressure to rush. Follow God’s leadership. Start small and do it right. Be persistent, and watch … Read More... about How to Enlist Your Class Care Team, Part 2
Two Ways for Using Review to Disciple Group Members
Sometimes we avoid good teaching methods because they remind us of school. Testing and review are two of those methods … Read More... about Two Ways for Using Review to Disciple Group Members
Is Your Church Connecting and Discipling People in Groups?
Connecting and discipling people in groups matters. Only 16% of new church members will remain connected 5 years later … Read More... about Is Your Church Connecting and Discipling People in Groups?
Lead Your Group Members to New Ways to Participate
Your group is made up of people with a variety of gifts, personalities, abilities, passions, and experiences. They have … Read More... about Lead Your Group Members to New Ways to Participate
New Leaders and Groups Reach New People
Are you a teacher or member of a Sunday School class or Bible study group? Are you a pastor or Sunday School director? … Read More... about New Leaders and Groups Reach New People
Two Ways to Do What Jesus Commands
There are two passages that remind disciples of the importance of an ongoing relationship with and lifelong learning … Read More... about Two Ways to Do What Jesus Commands
How Do You Train Group Leaders: Short Survey
During a typical year, do you encourage, challenge, and train your Sunday School/small group leaders. If you answered … Read More... about How Do You Train Group Leaders: Short Survey