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Category: small group ministry

The Lord Jesus had a public ministry to the crowds. But they were not his major focus. The majority of his ministry efforts were focused on some very specific people. He concentrated on a few. A very few. They were hand-picked individuals. They were his Small Group.


Six behaviors that hinder a Small Group

Here are the top six behaviors that hinder the effectiveness of a Small Group. Watch for these immature behaviors, and stop them right away. Continue reading “Six behaviors that hinder a Small Group”

Author Todd Van NattaPosted on August 4, 2016August 19, 2017Categories small group ministryLeave a comment on Six behaviors that hinder a Small Group

Nurturing the relationships in your Small Group

A Small Group is based on personal relationships. Here are six important ways to nurture the personal relationships in your own Small Group. Continue reading “Nurturing the relationships in your Small Group”

Author Todd Van NattaPosted on July 31, 2016August 7, 2017Categories small group ministryLeave a comment on Nurturing the relationships in your Small Group

How Christ chose people for his Small Group

Flevit super illam by Enrique Simonet in 1892
Image: “Flevit super illam” by Enrique Simonet in 1892

Who will you invite to your Small Group ministry? Discern it carefully. Who will benefit the most from you and what you have to offer? Continue reading “How Christ chose people for his Small Group”

Author Todd Van NattaPosted on August 22, 2015July 31, 2016Categories small group ministryLeave a comment on How Christ chose people for his Small Group

Public Ministry versus Small Group Ministry

The Exhortation to the Apostles by James Tissot between 1886 and 1894
Image: “The Exhortation to the Apostles” by James Tissot between 1886 and 1894

In the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ, we see two different types of ministries. Understanding the difference can supercharge our own ministries. Continue reading “Public Ministry versus Small Group Ministry”

Author Todd Van NattaPosted on August 22, 2015November 1, 2015Categories small group ministryLeave a comment on Public Ministry versus Small Group Ministry
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