Apr

30

Lead a Small Group Discussion like Jim Lehrer

April 30, 2010 | 12 Comments

On his blog, Small Group Leadership, my friend Michael Mack quotes Donald Miller’s interview of Jim Lehrer. Miller asked Lehrer how to moderate a political debate, and Mack applies the same approach to small group leadership. He says there are two keys to moderating any discussion: 1. The focus is on the participants, not the [...]

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Apr

23

The Twilight Gospel: The Spiritual Roots of Stephenie Meyer’s Vampire Saga

April 23, 2010 | 5 Comments

The blockbuster vampire series Twilight Saga is being read by teenagers and adults alike—yes, even those in our churches. These powerful novels are getting even more popular as the movies hit the theaters. The Twilight Gospel will help teens, their parents, and their pastors discern what is good from what is unhealthy in the novels [...]

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Apr

20

Sacred Roads: Exploring the Historic Paths of Discipleship

April 20, 2010 | 3 Comments

My friend Heather Zempel has written a wonderful resource for small group leaders, and in fact, for all Christians. Sacred Roads explores five different approaches Christians through the ages have used to grow more deeply. In the process, she offers historical information related to each of these. It’s a wonderful quick overview of church history. [...]

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