Nov

28

Advent: A Clash of Two Kingdoms

November 28, 2009 | Comments Off

SmallGroups.com has just published a four-session download for Advent called A Clash of Two Kingdoms. This four-part study looks at the ways that Jesus turned things upside down when he came to Earth. As the introduction to the study says, “[Advent is] more than a nice tale about a baby being born in difficult circumstances. [...]

Nov

26

Happy Thanksgiving

November 26, 2009 | Comments Off

Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving today. What are you thankful for? I’m thankful for:

Jesus, who redeemed me and has given me 34 years of hope

Family, especially a wonderful husband, son and daughter in love

America, and the opportunities we still have to live in freedom and prosper

Our Constitution, which provides the framework for freedom.

Abundance, even in [...]

Nov

11

Small Group Coach Orientation Guide

November 11, 2009 | Comments Off

There’s no doubt that small-group leaders play an important role in the discipleship process of most churches. They are the men and women “in the trenches” of a small-group ministry that make it work with the Holy Spirit to produce mature disciples of Jesus.

But what about the people who equip, encourage, and [...]