If you’ve led some type of young adult small group for any period of time, you know there are “things to do” each week. Eventually, these things become second nature as you learn and grow as a group leader. And, the longer you lead, the more you recognize the importance of these habits. So, what does a new small group leader need to know? Here are eight things to consider: Have a plan for the next group gathering. Always be thinking ahead about where the group is going as you pursue together what it means to be fully devoted … [Read more...]
Featured Resource—The Apostles’ Creed: Together We Believe
For young adult or collegiate groups who want to dive deeper this fall, consider taking your group through an in-depth examination of the primary tenets of Christianity. The Apostles’ Creed was born from the apostles’ teachings. It contains essential doctrines and beliefs that summarize the gospel and the foundation of our faith. The scriptural truths contained in the creed enable us to build our Christian lives on good theology, with the knowledge that our faith is rooted in truth and a rich history. This study of the Apostles’ Creed … [Read more...]
Friday Links
Here are some articles/blogs from this past week that you'll find helpful as you work with young adults in your church and community. “How to Spot Leadership Potential in Millennials” by William Vanderbloemen Vanderbloemen shares some positive traits he's observed in Millennials he's interviewed and hired for his company. How can we as the church utilize many of these positive traits within our young adult ministry leadership? “10 Ways to Get People Involved in your Bible Study Group” by Ken Braddy Have you ever … [Read more...]
Friday Links
Here are some articles/blogs from this past week that you'll find helpful as you work with young adults in your church and community. “One Quality Boomers and Millennials Must Each Develop” by Tim Elmore There seems to be a clash between generations in the workplace. Elmore suggests the most important quality each generation must exhibit in order for all generations to flourish in their work. “The Power and Phobia of Public Speaking in Ministry” by Eric Geiger In whatever role you find yourself serving in the church, … [Read more...]
Do Groups Really Matter?
Anytime I'm in the presence of collegiate or young adult ministry leaders, I’m always intrigued by the conversations that surface about our ministries. “What does your large group worship time look like?” “What are some of the issues you're tackling in your group gatherings?” “What type of missions opportunities does your group do?” Are those relevant and important questions to ask? Absolutely. They're all aspects of what draws young adults to our ministries and keeps them involved with the ministry as a whole. However, … [Read more...]
Do Groups Really Matter?
Anytime I'm in the presence of collegiate or young adult ministry leaders, I’m always intrigued by the conversations that surface about our ministries. “What does your large group worship time look like?” “What are some of the issues you're tackling in your group gatherings?” “What type of missions opportunities does your group do?” Are those relevant and important questions to ask? Absolutely. They're all aspects of what draws young adults to our ministries and keeps them involved with the ministry as a whole. However, … [Read more...]
Join Us for a Groups Matter Twitter Chat
Groups Matter. A lot. Based on some recent research (featured in Transformational Groups), people in groups report that they give more generously, serve more sacrificially, confess and repent more frequently, and share the gospel more boldly than those who are not in a small group. So this Friday, Thom Rainer, Ed Stetzer, and Eric Geiger are hosting a Twitter Chat to talk about group life. They'll have questions for you like, How do you keep people involved in the groups at your church? And, How do we change the fact (based on … [Read more...]