Entries from July 2008

July 31, 2008

Using Small Groups to Fight Sin

From the 9 Marks Ministry website. 
By Corby Megorden
My natural tendency is to say to those around me, “I’m doing quite well, thanks.” The problem is, sin is active and wars against us each and every day. It’s unwise—and, frankly, dishonest—to suggest that I don’t need help in my battle against sin. Often, I can put an accurate [...]

July 30, 2008

M.M.M.M.M Good……

Editor’s note: This is a reprint of an article that ran in the August 2007 edition of The 5.42 
Balancing Your Small Group with the 5 M’s
By Deering Dyer
We’ve been using the 5 M’s approach to being purposeful in ministry for about five years now. Can you name them? I’ll hum the Jeopardy tune while you think. If [...]

July 29, 2008

Ramping Up for Fall…

I know most of your small groups have taken a break for the summer and won’t be meeting again until September. But don’t let the summer slip past without taking the opportunity to do some preparation and planning for when your group re-convenes this autumn.
Here is a list of things for you to consider to [...]