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A Resource For LifePoint Church Small Group Leaders
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Service Projects

by Bret Aune May 2, 2012 » Add the first comment.

The three fundamental purposes of a small group are Discipleship, Community and Service. In this video, Eddie discusses how and why serving a vital part of any small group.

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What should we study next?

by Bret Aune April 9, 2012 » Add the first comment.

Have you ever asked this question before? As a small group leader, this can be a difficult decision. How do I find something that is of interest or usefull to everyone in my group? In the following video Eddie discusses some ideas that might help you answer this question.

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What Do We Do About Small Group Child Care

by Bret Aune March 15, 2012 » Add the first comment.

Ever have this question? Here is a video that may give you some ideas.

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What’s Going On In GroupLife?

by Bret Aune January 18, 2012 » Add the first comment.

If you are an LP Small Group Leader, Thank You for all that you did in 2011 to make it a successful year and help many around you to move further on their Christ Centered Journey! We are all excited about what is to come in 2012 and wanted to make sure you were [...] Read more »

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Small Group Leadership School 2012

by Bret Aune January 9, 2012 » Add the first comment.

So how do you keep Leader Development in focus? How can you be sure leaders are getting the training they need. Long gone are the days when you could offer an annual training event and expect everyone to attend. Life, schedules, family, work, etc all seem to compete for those few precious hours [...] Read more »

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5 Actions to Increase Commitment

by Bret Aune October 6, 2011 » Add the first comment.

“I have an issue with people in my small group not being committed. They say they will show up, but don’t. I have called and emailed them, but sometimes they just don’t show up.” Sound familiar? Most SG leaders have made this statement at some point. Here are five actions to consider in [...] Read more »

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Small Group Leadership School

by Bret Aune September 15, 2011 » Add the second comment.

So how do you keep Leader Development in focus? How can you be sure leaders are getting the training they need. Long gone are the days when you could offer an annual training event and expect everyone to attend. Life, schedules, family, work, etc all seem to compete for those few precious hours we offer [...] Read more »

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A Small Group Story

by admin August 26, 2011 » Add the first comment.
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I wanted to share with you something that happened since God lead me to start a small group with the “Radical” Series.  It took me two years to listen to God and decide to host.  The usual thoughts were in my head, I don’t know what I am doing, I am not a Bible scholar, [...] Read more »

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How Many Ways?

by admin August 15, 2011 » Add the first comment.

 Every week someone will say “I want to get connected to a Small Group.” Of course that is music to our ears because we know the chances of this person experiencing sustained life change and staying involved in the local church has just increased greatly. A small group is the environment we all need to [...] Read more »

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Impacting Your Neighborhood — The Open Chair

by Bret Aune August 3, 2011 » Add the first comment.
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How much do you know about your neighborhood?  When were the first houses built?  Who has lived their the longest?  What events have become part of the neighborhoods story? Usually these are events like fires, tornadoes, illnesses that might bring a neighborhood together?  How much do you know about your neighbors?  What do they do?  [...] Read more »

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