var fbShare = {url: ‘http://www.benreed.net/index.php/2010/03/18/the-power-of-your-story/’,size:’large’} You have a story.
It may be ugly and offensive.
It may be neat and pretty.
It may be rough and unfinished.
And you’re probably scared to share it, because of what people will think when they hear it.
But sharing your story within community is one of the most [...]

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://www.benreed.net/index.php/2010/03/16/how-to-launch-a-small-groups-system/’,size:’large’} Here is the 5th, and final, installment of my interview with Randall Neighbour (on Twitter HERE), as a follow-up to his book, The Naked Truth of Small Group Ministry: When it Won’t Work and What to Do About It.  You can see part 1 [...]

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://www.benreed.net/index.php/2010/03/15/how-do-discipleship-and-mentoring-play-into-small-groups/’,size:’large’} Here’s part 4 of my interview with Randall (on Twitter HERE), as a follow-up to his book, The Naked Truth of Small Group Ministry: When it Won’t Work and What to Do About It.  You can see part 1 HERE and part 2 HERE and part 3 [...]

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://www.benreed.net/index.php/2010/03/13/does-your-pastor-really-need-to-buy-in/’,size:’large’} How important is it to have your lead pastor’s buy-in? Can a small group ministry thrive in an environment where the pastor isn’t living life with others in biblical community?
Randall Neighbour doesn’t think so.
Here’s part 3 of my interview with him, as a follow-up to his book, The [...]

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://www.benreed.net/index.php/2010/03/12/the-danger-of-lowering-the-leadership-bar/’,size:’large’} Here’s part 2 of my interview with Randall Neighbour (here’s part 1).  It’s a follow-up interview to his new book, The Naked Truth of Small Group Ministry: When it Won’t Work and What to Do About It.  I was challenged, but had some follow-up questions for Randall.
Here’s part 2 [...]

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://www.benreed.net/index.php/2010/03/10/randall-neighbour-interview-part-1/’,size:’large’} I’ve read through Randall Neighbour’s The Naked Truth of Small Group Ministry: When it Won’t Work and What to Do About It.  I was challenged, but had some follow-up questions for Randall.
I thought that my interview would take 3-5 minutes.  30 minutes later, we were still talking.  So I’ve [...]

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://www.benreed.net/index.php/2010/03/05/leader-recruitment/’,size:’large’} Beware of placing such stringent restrictions on potential new leaders that you crowd out great individuals who can, and will, grow.
What are your requirement for small group leadership?

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://www.benreed.net/index.php/2010/03/03/outside-the-box/’,size:’large’} I don’t know about you, but I tend to box myself in.  I find something that works, then stick with that plan 100% until I have completely run it into the ground.
And that’s not a good thing.
When it comes to serving in ministry, “boxes” are helpful, but should constantly [...]

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://www.benreed.net/index.php/2010/03/02/caption-this/’,size:’large’} I met Randall Neighbour (you can follow him on Twitter HERE) a few weeks ago, and I would already consider him a friend.  I love the way that he thinks about small groups, and the value of getting people connected in authentic, biblical, God-honoring community.
Randall’s recently released a book, [...]

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://www.benreed.net/index.php/2010/03/01/shouyld-i-kick-them-out-of-my-group/’,size:’large’} Should you kick someone out of your group if you find out they’re attending another church?
I’ve run into this question myself.  A group leader approaches me and says, “Can I invite ______…he goes to another church, but…”  Or a group member approaches me and says, “My good friend goes [...]