Terry gave information about the plan for Sermons in 2025 and also gave information about how we want to make prayer more of a priority in the coming semester.
Terry spoke about differing levels of complexity in life but our focus as group leaders to be faithful. The encouragement was to pursue simplicity in group life. Read the bible, pray, and do it in community.
Several weeks ago Austin and I had a good small group meeting. People were open and honest. We had a good discussion about the message. We have a guy who attends our group who is not a believer. He mostly listened. He felt welcomed and enjoyed being a part of the group. After our group meeting that night Austin said something to me that was very insightful and helpful. He said, “That was a good group but did it feel…
Terry recasts the vision for the reality that our Beliefs shape our values which in turn inform our behaviors. He gave us an overview of group life and then the staff led the time through the different components of group life: Meetings, Mission, Member Care, and Mentoring.
Terry spoke about Spiritual Leadership using stories from personal experience and instruction from Hebrews 10.
Terry shares about the purpose and vision of group life and reminds leaders to pursue faithfulness to their calling to lead their groups.
Terry shared several thoughts about leading people through the transitions ahead.
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Terry introduced a Roadmap for Group Life and for Leadership Community at River. After the introduction he discussed 5 questions related to a leaders essential responsibility to mentor potential leaders.
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At this Leadership Community, Terry Talked about the Value of Small Groups.
Terry talks about the shaping values of River called the Heart Attitudes and the importance of leaders practicing these values in our church.