Feb

23

More On the Value of Maturity

February 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Yesterday we began looking at the Principle of Maturity. Today we get a little more personal. I guess that’s why this value is so important to me, especially in small groups.
In a small group, we not only have the opportunity to hear, but also to study and interact with God’s Word. We have the opportunity […]

Feb

22

The Value of Maturity

February 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment

People lead groups for many reasons, but I have one overriding purpose no matter what type of group I’m leading. Or just about any other form of ministry for that matter.
The first principle I address in Why Didn’t You Warn Me? How to Deal With Challenging Group Members is this: The Purpose Of Any Small […]

Feb

18

More on Imago Dei

February 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I love God’s timing. Today our pastor added a couple of thoughts to expound on my post on the value of the imago dei. He said that because each person is created in the image of God, he or she has potential and value.
It’s wonderful when we can see each person in our group as […]

Feb

15

The value of the imago dei

February 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I want to spend some time on values—those foundational beliefs that drive my involvement I small groups and virtually every form of ministry I’m drawn to.
Probably the primary value I hold is that of the imago dei—that each person I meet is created in the image of God, beloved and treasured by him. And therefore, […]