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How to set and reach your goals: part two by Rick Warren
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Turning a church “with” small groups into a church “of” small groups by Lance Witt It’s one thing to have small groups at your church, and it’s another thing to have a church of small groups. So how do you do it? How do you go from where you are right now to a church of small groups? In this issue, Pastor Lance Witt offers nine practical steps to help you get there. [more] |
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"You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving. And if your church is truly growing spiritually, it’s getting more generous every year." - Rick Warren |
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"I am Abraham’s servant. The Lord has blessed my master abundantly, and he has become wealthy. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, and camels and donkeys. My master’s wife Sarah has borne him a son in her old age, and he has given him everything he owns. And my master made me swear an oath, and said, ‘You must not get a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I live, but go to my father’s family and to my own clan, and get a wife for my son.’ Then I asked my master, ‘What if the woman will not come back with me?' He replied, ‘The Lord, before whom I have walked, will send his angel with you and make your journey a success […].’" - Genesis 24:34-40 (NIV) |
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Five guidelines for a successful pastoral sabbatical - Many churches are beginning to see the importance of pastoral sabbaticals. If your church is one of those, these ideas may help. Pastor Craig Groeschel’s blog - Check out five time-saving tips on Craig Groeschel’s blog. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement - Out of Fuller Seminary, this missions class has spread to churches across the country. It’s a great educational resource for churches looking to beef up their missions plan. ChristianLeadership.org - Interact with other Christian leaders on this site established by the former Christian Leaders’ Forum in England. The forum was established to encourage church leaders to invest time in becoming better leaders, to build relationships with other leaders, to encourage mission and social engagement, and to learn from best practices. Nationwide prayer on 9/11 - Join together with Christians across the country to pray for our nation on September 11. To learn more about “Cry Out America,” visit www.awakeningamerica.us. |
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The law of divine elevation - Dwayne Moore How to build spiritually healthy small groups - Dick Whitton Six keys for leaders to make changes without waves - Edward H. Hammett Don’t lead alone - Dick Whitton Turn your mistakes into opportunities - Mary Southerland |
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