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Brenda interviewed Sarah about how God called her to launch her own group. Terry gave training on Philosophy of Ministry and Christy spoke about launching new groups and the blessings and challenges of investing in diverse women through the years.
Terry spoke about Friday night and shared three levels of “struggle” that we all experience in this fallen world.
Terry spoke on a vision for mentoring and challenged and encouraged leaders to work to recognize and develop emerging leaders. He also spoke about the Sequence in Learning by need. Slides from the presentation
Terry challenged and encouraged leaders to have a vision for transformation in their own lives and to challenge their group members to pursue transformation. He did this by sharing a brief bible study from 1 Timothy 1.
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.
