Tag: small groups

• Small Groups are Key to Church Unity

  Looking back at the hundred-or-so conflicted congregations with whom I have been called to consult over the last couple of decades, here is an important observation: only a small handful (or so) of them had a strong small group ministry. The vast majority of them either had no small group ministry or they had a…

  Blake

  April 7, 2016

  Christian Accountability, Church Unity, Genuine Community, leadership, Spiritual Formation

  Christian, church, doctrine, formation, friendship, leadership, relationships, small groups, Spiritual, transformation, unity

• Creating Meaningful Community: “You Are Not Alone”

  Tuesday Re-mix –  I believe that loneliness is sweeping our culture in epidemic proportions.  I also believe the church is uniquely positioned and empowered to cure loneliness.  We just need to figure out what genuine friendships look like in the face of life’s most painful circumstances. I have not yet met a pastor or a…

  Blake

  January 3, 2012

  Church Unity, Genuine Community, missional

  abuse, church, community, emotional, friendships, grace, heart 2 heart, loneliness, ministry, pain, relationships, small groups, support group

• Small Groups are Key to Church Unity

  Tuesday Remix – This is a popular post from last year, updated and re-run. Looking back at the hundred-or-so conflicted congregations with whom I have been called to consult over the last decade, here is an important observation: only a small handful (or so) of them had a strong small group ministry. The vast majority…

  Blake

  January 13, 2009

  Church Unity, Genuine Community, H2H, Spiritual Formation

  christian relationships, Christianity, church, small groups, Spiritual Formation, spritual growth, unity