by Kristie McCollister | Feb 18, 2014 | Be Present, Create A Safe Place, Students
We’ve all heard the saying, “slow and steady wins the race”, but if you’re like me, that’s not an exciting way to go. I mean, fast and furious is more fun and you are likely to get to your finish line quicker that way, right? Not so much. There is a lot of...
by Gina McClain | Jan 30, 2014 | Create A Safe Place, Elementary
I can remember visiting the zoo as a child. Watching a group of monkeys in their habitat swinging through the branches and screeching at each other as they played. It was incredibly entertaining & fascinating to my 5 year old mind. This past Fall, I had mental...
by Kenny Conley | Jan 21, 2014 | Create A Safe Place, Elementary
One of your primary functions as a small group leader is to create a safe place for your few. A place of safety sets the stage for a trusting relationship that can last for many years. However, I’m not talking about the kind of environment where kids open up and...
by Gina McClain | Jul 30, 2013 | Create A Safe Place, Elementary, Partner with Parents
As much as I don’t want to admit… it’s happening… again. School supplies line the shelves of Wal-Mart. Back-to-school messages are already filling my inbox. Though I’m in complete denial, summer is coming to an abrupt close as the start...
by Jeremy Zach | Jun 4, 2013 | Create A Safe Place, Partner with Parents, Students
Every small group leader—whether an SGL for students or for elementary and preschool kids—needs to think about how to assimilate new students into their small group. The initial thought of the new student or kid who just joined your group is “This group thing...
