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Growing churches are marked by a robust network of small groups. How do leaders design a small group system that serves the mission of the church and binds the congregational together relationally? After showing that small groups are biblical and bring many practical benefits, this session gives lots of practical recommendations for designing and improving a church’s small group ministry with a goal of multiplying both group leaders and community groups. Many options and types of groups are explored.
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Discusses how to reach unsaved friends and neighbors using informal small groups composed primarily of non-believers. Uses a Q&A approach rather than lectures to attract and involve people in Bible study.
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Research shows 85% of newcomers stay in a new church if they connect with the message and messenger. This session explores foundational convictions every preacher should have—and how they flesh out is practical ways in the planning, preparation and communication of expositional messages that are both true to the Word, relevant to the listeners and transformational to lives.
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The structure you develop will determine the product you produce. A strong foundation is critical to a successful church plant. This lesson discusses 11 key foundational documents church planters need to develop.
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Conflict is inevitable in the church, but it offers the opportunity for people to grow spiritual as they respond biblically to it. This class gives a step-by-step procedure for resolving conflict and shows how to reduce its occurrence.
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Kids need to be a priority when developing new churches. This requires excellence, a good children’s leader and carefully constructed guidelines to ensure children will be safe while in our care.
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All ministries are temporary. We are all expendable and will be replaced at some point. Saying “good-bye” in the right way paves the way for your successor and leaves a sweet memory in the heats and minds of your people.
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A ministry plan is a road map that guides a church from where it is to where it wants to be. Churches often don’t grow because they do not have a plan for growing. This class shows how to identify goals, critical mass points, and action steps to be taken in developing a plan.
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