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Children's Ministry

Small Group Leader Guide

This resource is a printable handout to give to anyone leading a small group discussion. No need to provide small group questions each week - just give them this resource and some scripture passages to explore together! This format works for families, kids ministry, youth ministry, and adult discipleship ministries.

Christian Living

An Authentic Walk in the Word

See how one longtime servant of Christ defines spiritual leadership and his helpful tips for starting down such a journey.

The Journey of a Spiritual Leader

It's true that spiritual leadership is a journey. But it is a journey you must choose to make.

Community Outreach

No Matter What, Congregations Change

All organizations, including churches, have a natural lifecycle. Just as a human being is born, develops, grows, declines and dies, so goes the life cycle of a congregation.

Partnerships are Critical to Our Future

See how partnerships may be the best tool we have for ministry within our communities.

Evangelism

Building Leaders and a Church - One Group at a Time

See how small groups helped the new church start called Water's Edge United Methodist Church in Omaha build a congregation

Sharing Faith and Sharing Missions

Christian mission is more than just about completing the project.

Kids and Families

Small Group Leader Guide

This resource is a printable handout to give to anyone leading a small group discussion. No need to provide small group questions each week - just give them this resource and some scripture passages to explore together! This format works for families, kids ministry, youth ministry, and adult discipleship ministries.

Managing Change

Different Types of Teams

Learn more about teams and their life cycles so you can be as effective as possible.

What Goes into Building a Successful Team?

Are you creating teams to help with ministries? Great! Here are some tips to help ensure those efforts are successful.

Relationships

10 Good Things About Conflict

Some people may shy away from conflict. But it isn't all bad. Sometimes conflict helps us move forward in a holy way.

Addressing Conflict Biblically

Jesus provides some of the best advice on how to deal with conflict between people and within the church.

Small Churches

Coping with Change in Small-Membership Churches

Change can be difficult, but small-membership churches face some unique challenges because of their close-knit, family atmosphere.

What Goes into Building a Successful Team?

Are you creating teams to help with ministries? Great! Here are some tips to help ensure those efforts are successful.