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The Biggest Mistakes a Small Group Leader Can Make
Leading a small group at a church can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience for both the leader and members of the group. However, small group leaders are not immune to making mistakes, and some mistakes can have significant consequences. In this paper, we will discuss some of the biggest mistakes a small group leader…
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Book Discussion Outline: Desiring God by John Piper
Introduction Chapter 1: The Happiness of God Chapter 2: Conversion: The Creation of a Christian Hedonist Chapter 3: Worship: The Feast of Christian Hedonism Chapter 4: Love: The Labor of Christian Hedonism Chapter 5: Scripture: Kindling for Christian Hedonism Chapter 6: Prayer: The Power of Christian Hedonism Chapter 7: Money: The Currency of Christian Hedonism…
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When did small groups start?
The use of small groups in the Evangelical church in America can be traced back to the early days of the movement. In the 19th century, Evangelical Christians in the United States began to organize themselves into small groups for the purpose of mutual support and accountability. One of the earliest examples of this type…
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Book Discussion Outline: The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
Chapter 1: The Practice of the Presence of God Chapter 2: The Benefit of Practicing the Presence of God Chapter 3: The Practice of Prayer Chapter 4: The Practice of the Presence of God in Temptation Chapter 5: The Practice of the Presence of God in Times of Trouble Chapter 6: The Practice of the…
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Book Discussion Outline: The Imitation of Christ by Thomas Kempis
Chapter 1: Thoughts Helpful in the Life of the Soul Chapter 2: The Interior Life Chapter 3: Internal Consolation Chapter 4: An Invitation to Holy Communion Chapter 5: On the Love of Jesus Above All Things Chapter 6: On the Intimate Friendship of Jesus Chapter 7: On the Humble Submission of Ourselves to Jesus Christ…
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Book Discussion Outline: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
Week 1: Introduction and Book 1 – “Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe” Week 2: Book 2 – “What Christians Believe” Week 3: Book 3 – “Christian Behaviour” Week 4: Book 4 – “Beyond Personality: Or First Steps in the Doctrine of the Trinity” Week 5: Book 4 (continued)…
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What kind of small group do you want to create?
Small groups are a crucial part of many churches, providing opportunities for fellowship, discipleship, and spiritual growth. However, in order for small groups to be effective, they need to be structured in a way that supports these goals. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the methodologies that are commonly used to structure small…
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Book Discussion Outline: Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
Letter 1: The Devil’s Philosophy of Life Letter 2: The Influence of the Enemy’s (God’s) Voice Letter 3: The Use of “Cause and Effect” to Distract Humans Letter 4: The Power of Imagery Letter 5: The Importance of Prayer Letter 6: The Temptation of Gluttony Letter 7: The Power of Sexuality Letter 8: The Temptation…
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Book Discussion Outline: Soul Care by Rob Reimer
Chapter 1: The Need for Soul Care Chapter 2: The Nature of Our Souls Chapter 3: Soul Care as a Journey Chapter 4: The Role of the Holy Spirit in Soul Care Chapter 5: The Importance of Confession and Forgiveness Chapter 6: Healing for the Wounded Soul Chapter 7: The Power of Gratitude Chapter 8:…
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Bible Study: Incorporating Great Works of Art
Introduction: Part 1: Creation and Fall Part 2: The Life of Jesus Part 3: The Passion and Resurrection Part 4: Faith and Life