Behind Closed Doors Part 2/2
It is heartbreaking to hear time and time again about how men and women in leadership allow the enemy to get the best of them. Sometimes this can lead to distrust, broken relationships, and even cause an entire church community to disband. I’ve heard people describe certain pastors by saying, “I was surprisingly amazed to discover that he actually is the same man behind the pulpit as he is behind closed doors and with his family.” Shouldn’t this be the norm?
Though our hope and trust rests on the finished work of Jesus Christ alone, many people look to leaders in the faith as they follow Christ. And unfortunately because of the lack of integrity among some church leaders, many people turn away from the faith and want nothing to do with the hypocrisy of their leaders.
Behind Closed Doors (Part 1/1)
As leaders we constantly want to be living above reproach so that what we say and do line up (even when no one is looking). So what does that look like? Where do you draw the line when it comes to compromising or upholding your integrity, convictions, and the glory of God?
This month, we are tackling the issue of integrity and why this is one of the most critical things for a leader to not only grasp conceptually, but live out daily both as a leader and especially when you are an “off duty” disciple maker. Read more 
The Art of Counseling (Part 2/2) by Renee Handtke
True Christian ministry will always center on grace flooding the heart so that lives are changed and problems are actively solved. One of the best ways to help people is NOT solving their problems for them, but pointing them in the right direction of God’s grace and truth. The individual we are trying to help may or may not have caused the problem, but if they relate to it the wrong way, they will most certainly make it worse. Life has a way of bringing out what’s really in us, and that is where the grace of God comes in.
In part two of this series, we want to look at solution-based counseling. Read more
Keys to a Great Discussion (Part 2/2)
The key to a great discussion does not always have to do with the actual discussion. It is usually on point because of the environment that the leader creates that makes it memorable and good. Here are a few tips on how to set the tone and make what can be a very bland and mundane Bible conversation into a vibrant discussion: Read more
Keys to a Great Discussion (Part 1/2)
Ever wonder how to facilitate a great discussion at your microchurch? There are definitely strategies for keeping the teaching and discussion engaging, effective, and fruitful. Here are a few tips to help you and your microchurch maximize the discussion time that you have each week! Read more
The Holiday Battle
The holidays are some of the best times of the year; great food, family, friends, time off and time alone. It is a chance to check out from your regular crazy schedule. But one thing that good microchurch leaders never do is check out from their time with Jesus. Read more
Creating a Culture of Honor
What is honor, what does it look like, and how do you create a culture of honor within your microchurch?
Honor. It is not just to respect those in authority, or to recognize those who have made a significant accomplishment. This should be a given. But as a follower of Jesus it is much more. Honor starts with humility and becomes a lifestyle. Read more
Shutting the Back Door: Retaining Members at Your Microchurch
How do you get members to remain consistent? How do you ensure visitors stick? Here are some practical steps on how to close the back door in your microchurch! : Read more
Recruiting for Your Microchurch Made Easy
Everyone wants to have a vibrant and growing microchurch, but people are not going to magically appear at your microchurch. The absolute, overwhelming majority of people attend a microchurch not because of some formal process of assimilation set up by the church… it is because someone from that microchurch invited them! So here are a few tips to help make recruiting for your microchurch easy: Read more
Community: Inside & Outside of Microchurch
There is something about meeting people where they are at outside of the traditional microchurch/bible study setting. As much as we try not to, we all come with our “Bible study face” on when we go to church functions like a microchurch. It isn’t until you mix that up or hang out with people outside of your microchurch night that you really can get to genuinely know a person (or at least some other sides of them). Here are some suggestions on how to build community both in and out of your microchurch setting that don’t involve traditional, cheesy or churchy activities : Read more
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