What do you do during the holidays? Make a point to use this different season strategically! Expect it be less consistent For most people, the 5 weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas tend to be busy and distracted, so you can expect it be less consistent, especially you still plan to meet consistently. Do meet, but be … Continue reading Leading through the Holidays
Host a Christmas Party with a Purpose
During the holidays, it's not uncommon to for many of us to host a Christmas party of some kind, whether it's with our Community Group, family, co-workers, or friends and neighbors. So, why not leverage this gathering for a greater impact, by easily incorporating a food/item collection? As part of our Love Our City initiative, … Continue reading Host a Christmas Party with a Purpose
RSVP Here for Oct 28/Nov 7 Leader Gatherings
Something New is Coming... ( see new dates) We're excited about a brand new addition to our group life strategy at PV and want to invite you to attend an upcoming gathering where we can give you all the details about it. You're going to hear about Rooted in the coming months, but this is … Continue reading RSVP Here for Oct 28/Nov 7 Leader Gatherings
Ending Well
How your group ends matters. It will shape how you view the entire experience. So, be mindful of these questions and action-points as you approach the patio season in the life cylce of your group. Three big questions people have when ending... 1. Why are we ending? No matter how well you've set the expectation … Continue reading Ending Well
Christmas Compassion 2017
CHANGES TO CHRISTMAS COMPASSION OUTREACH We’re making changes to how we as a church will direct expressions of generosity this Christmas season. “Adopt-A-Family” needs will be met exclusively through Community Groups, while we will focus church-wide efforts on three ways to give to our local community through specific Local Compassion Partners. As a Community Group, we suggest the … Continue reading Christmas Compassion 2017
A Whole New Way of Serving Together
In full disclosure, the topic of serving together is one we've addressed with much clarity or expectation for Community Groups. Aside from mentioning in the Community starter study for new groups, we really don’t talk about it much beyond periodic appeals for help with church initiatives. So, if you weren’t sure exactly what the expectation … Continue reading A Whole New Way of Serving Together
Interview with Rick Howerton
Rick Howerton was our guest speaker for RE:GROUP in February of this year. We weren't able to get to all the questions during the Q&A, so he graciously agreed to answer them by phone. Use the link below to hear Rick's responses to your questions! The audio is only about 20 minutes long, and topics addressed … Continue reading Interview with Rick Howerton
