1. Decide if small groups are going to be the hub of the church or just one program among many. 2. Gather a group of potential small group leaders and spend time with

Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with numerous spiritual redwoods. Some were on the staff at the church where I served Christ for 24 years. I met some in

Stage one - begin to equip a core group into spiritual leaders. The leader models the core group and they begin to equip their friends Stage Two – begin to dismantle committees and

The Three Minute Rule Retaining visitors after they show up is one of the most important aspects of disciple making. If they don’t return, you can't disciple them. So, how is the best

A Parable for Our Time Two missionaries meet in a jungle where neither of them have traveled before. Both have been traveling for some time and have not found one Christian in all

On the Leader Sharing Doubt by Bill Easum No one is ever totally beyond doubt. The issue with me is how much doubt can a leader share with the people and still be