by Tom Shefchunas | Dec 18, 2013 | Make It Personal, Students
Atlanta traffic stinks. And, for me, it’s a blessing. It’s official. I used to complain back in PA when I had to drive to see a girlfriend and it took me 20 minutes to get there. Now, if I can get to the grocery store in 20 minutes I’m doing pretty...
by Kenny Conley | Dec 17, 2013 | Be Present, Elementary, Make It Personal
Several years ago, I was launching small groups as a part of our elementary program, which meant I was teaching and filling in as an SGL wherever needed. On one particular Sunday I was leading a group of 2nd and 3rd grade boys. I don’t remember exactly what the bottom...
by Jonathan Cliff | Oct 24, 2013 | Be Present, Create A Safe Place, Elementary
Weeks after reading the book Playing for Keeps, one statement is still rattling around in my brain. The book says, Stories are just another one of God’s brilliant ideas to connect us to what really matters. As a small group leader, isn’t this really my...
by Barbara Graves | Sep 9, 2013 | Make It Personal, Preschool
Since you lead a few, you understand the value of community. But your few don’t count as your few. You lead a few, but you also need to be part of someone else’s few. Often our time is so stretched that after work, church, school and family events are factored...
by Jon Grunden | Aug 29, 2013 | Make It Personal, Students
There is nothing quite like being a small group leader. Sure, it doesn’t pay well (unless you happen to see Pizza and Diet Coke as currency). Sure, the hours aren’t great (especially those long sleep deprived weekends away from your family and friends). Sure,...
