One of the first questions usually posed by new Community Group leaders is, “What studies do I use?” Because studying God’s Word is an essential part of your group meeting identifying the best study is one of the foundational steps toward seeing transformation take root in the lives of your group participants. That’s why we … Continue reading Making the Most of Your Group Study
The Privilege of Giving
A big Thank You to every one of you who took part in PV's Adopt-A-Family this past Christmas! If you’ve participated, you know what a blessing this can be not only the families you are giving to, but for you and your group as well! I’m reminded of Jesus’ paradoxical statement, quoted by Paul in … Continue reading The Privilege of Giving
Saying the Hard Word…Pt. 2
As a leader you will at some point encounter a situation in which you have to say the hard word. That’s part of the task of leadership and an inevitable reality in group life. Building on the principle of balancing truth and grace laid out in Pt. 1 of Saying the Hard Word let’s take … Continue reading Saying the Hard Word…Pt. 2
Saying the Hard Word…Pt. 1
One of the most remarkable descriptors of Jesus Christ is that He came “full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). What is so remarkable about the very nature of Christ is that it is so unlike our human nature. Everyone, including us Christians, tend to lean in either the “grace” camp or the “truth” camp. … Continue reading Saying the Hard Word…Pt. 1
Studying and Teaching the Scriptures Theologically (Pt. 1)
How someone views a piece of literature determines how they read it. If it is popular a magazine or newspaper, skimming is completely natural with only focus on those stories in which you are most interested. No one starts a novel in the middle, but instead reads it from the front to the back. A … Continue reading Studying and Teaching the Scriptures Theologically (Pt. 1)
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