What’s Working for Groups in Fall 2021
When Carey Nieuwhof told the world that just when pastors thought we were ending the marathon of 2020, then 2021 handed us a swimsuit and a bike making this a triathlon. He wasn’t wrong. Clearly things have not snapped back, and it appears that things may never resume...
Is Your Church More Like Greyhound or Home Depot?
Your church’s ministry philosophy could be handicapping your ability to recruit and develop leaders. Two distinct ministry models are prevalent in most churches today. While no church is probably 100 percent one or the other, the church’s ministry philosophy typically...
High Anxiety, Star Trek, and Finding Peace in 2021
We are living in anxious times. In fact, the #1 selling small group studies at Zondervan right now all center on the topic of anxiety. Counselors schedules are booked. Small group launches aren't back to where they were. The world has changed. Church ministry is...
Episode 8: Phil Cooke on Digital Ministry, Online Engagement, and Social Media
https://exponentialgroups.podbean.com/e/phil-cooke-on-digital-ministry-online-engagement-social-media-with-live-audience-qa/ Show Notes Phil Cooke has a unique resume. He has a PhD in Theology and is an active producer in Hollywood. Phil was Executive Producer of “Let...
Counting What Counts
Numbers are important. You want to know if you are succeeding, failing, or holding steady. These hard metrics can be encouraging or even exciting. They can also be motivating. If your small groups are lagging in some way, then you can kick it into high gear, recruit...
Connecting Despite Covid
The church could not be more divided over the correct approach to in-person gatherings during Covid Church the Sequel. Should people meet in-person? Should people only meet online? Should masks be worn even by vaccinated people? Should people be vaccinated? Is the...
Download Chapter One of Exponential Groups
Once you click the link in the Confirmation email, your ebook will download immediately.
