This Sunday, we will launch over 100 brand new groups at Cross Point. We know that the best way to get new people into community is always by starting new groups. That’s easy said, difficult to do. Here are 5 things that we have discovered to help us start multiple new groups at one time:
In a couple of weeks, I will have read through the Bible in one year. This is a goal that I have had for the last few years, but good intentions seemed to always turn into failed objectives. I would start the year out strong, start slacking off around mid-February, and then completely give up
I occasionally get asked why I write the way that I write. If you have read a few posts on my blog, you will notice that they are not very long. A few thoughts or ideas and usually an application. The simple answer to why I write this way is – that is how I
My friend, Ben Reed, recently released a great book called Starting Small: The Ultimate Small Group Blueprint. In Starting Small, Ben helps you through the process of putting a small group ministry together. Through this book, you will discover how small groups can be a place where people belong so they can become. Ben is
I have written before about how much I believe in church-wide campaigns – where every small group is aligned with the weekend series for a few weeks. I know that one of the most difficult components of pulling off a successful campaign is finding the right curriculum. I may be bit biased, but I think
When looking through resumes for an open position we are hiring, one of the first things I look at is length of time at each job. It almost doesn’t even matter what the job was. I want to see if this person is willing to commit long enough to be effective. I see a lot
We are headed into the toughest season all year for small groups to stay active. Fall and winter bring a myriad of parties, vacations and holidays. It is really tempting to not fight against the business and just cancel group until the new year. But by the time January rolls around, the group has lost
We wrapped up our all-church study Sabotage this week. Pete looked at how we can all have peace in our relationships through healthy, biblical conflict. You can watch what our panel had to say about it below, and you can download the study here: Sabotage Week 6 Study
We are in week 5 of our all-church study, Sabotage. This week, Justin talked about the importance of honesty and truth in our relationships. You can watch what our panel had to say about it below, and you can download the study here: Sabotage Week 5
We have spent the last few weeks moving to a new house in downtown Nashville. Every time we move, I say “we are never moving again”, until I eventually forget the sweat and tears and we end up moving again. One of the most difficult parts about moving is the unfamiliarity with everything new. Silverware
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