The Business of Making Disciples
by Austin Maxheimer Multiplying disciples is at the heart of helping people far from God experience Jesus. When people truly experience Jesus, he grabs hold of them and they have…
Tag: Small Groups
3 Ways to See the Crowds
by Austin Maxheimer When you follow Jesus through the Gospels, you see quickly that the Crowds are a central character in the life and ministry of Jesus. In fact, the…
3 Measures of an Authentic Small Group (The Tri-Focals of Authenticity)
by Zach Below I have long said that the innovators of the modern small group movement are master marketers. I’m talking masters on the same level of the man who…
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From Personal Evangelism to Community Engagement
by Zach Below What do you think of when you hear the word “evangelism”? Maybe it brings up the image of someone walking door to door and asking if they…
Turn Your Small Group Into Church
by Austin Maxheimer If you have ever been to small group leader training, chances are you have received coaching on creating ownership of your group by divvying up roles: “You…
The Church Will Get Bigger and Smaller
by Austin Maxheimer Is bigger better when it comes to church, or does the old saying ‘Good things come in small packages,’ apply? With growing tension and debate about congregation…
9 Steps for Healthy Small Group Multiplication
by Austin Maxheimer I’ve rarely heard of a small group that desires stagnation. Growth, spiritually and numerically, is always a goal. But how can you ensure this multiplication happens? (By…
Groupies Pt. 2: Inviting Community and Relationship
by Zach Below If you are a small group attender I have an assignment for you this week. Look around the room. Who is in your group? Friends? Long-time church…
Groupies: Three Camps of Small Group Members
by Zach Below Some of the most ridiculous photography I’ve ever seen comes from the covers of small- group brochures. Have you seen these photos? The universal picture of choice…
The Shift Exercise: Getting Your Small Group on Mission
by Austin Maxheimer I’m the Groups Director at our church, but more importantly, I’m a group leader. Every week I gather with my brothers and sisters in Christ and imperfectly…
