Michael Fletcher: Leverage Small Groups
"People need content, but they also need connection. Disciples are made in small groups."
"People need content, but they also need connection. Disciples are made in small groups."
Jeff Bogue shares insights on leading Grace Church through challenging times, emphasizing initiatives like 'Pray for Your 3' to foster community healing.
"We streamlined our communication process so that it became more consistent. We knew that we had to be abundantly clear about the hearer’s best next step."
Mike Baker discusses the importance of partnering with community organizations, inspired by Jesus teaching on new wineskins, to identify what that will mean for this new wine.
We are one example of how the church of Jesus Christ can leverage its platform, trust and credibility to be the conscience and compassionate arm of the gospel, as exemplified by Rufus Smith's work for church unity.
Christians are not always the easiest people to lead, or even be around, says Tim Harlow, as he explains the importance to focus on the lost sheep.
When church people hold on with closed fists to preferences and style, they cannot receive all that God is wanting to do. This sentiment underscores the importance of adaptability in church growth strategies.
Being this gen led and creatively planting churches has brought great growth as we are empowering Gen Z now.
“Seminary does not prepare you for reaching people far from God.”