Pew Research asked Americans how they feel about institutions like corporations, government, and churches. Among the 10 institutions Pew asked about, churches and religious organizations fell in the middle. Small businesses and technology companies like Google and Apple were viewed most positively. Only 1 in 7 (14 percent) believe Congress has a positive effect on […]
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4 Tips for Your First Small Group Meeting
For your first gathering, practice these four C’s, and you could be forming relationships that will help people grow stronger in their love for God and make friends for a lifetime.
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5 Essential Elements of Transformational Small Groups
Ed Stetzer explains the five elements of a transformational small-group environment: mission orientation, Word-driven mentality, multiplication mindset, stranger welcoming, and kingdom-focused.
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Americans Divided Over Religious Groups on College Campuses
A dispute over who can lead student religious groups has left Americans uneasy, but few want to see groups punished for requiring their leaders to hold specific beliefs or practices.
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Why We Gather: 3 Points for Small Group Success
We gather for spiritual growth—vertical in our relationship with God and horizontal in our friendships with brothers and sisters in Christ. Small group success will be attained when this simple goal is met.
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The Word in Community
As we study in community, our understanding of God’s Word progresses as we grow together. And studying in a group may also improve our personal quiet time.
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