small group – RELATIONAL LEADERSHIP

July 16, 2012

IS FACEBOOK MAKING US LONELY?

I read an interesting article from Psychology Today last Saturday. It tells us that though our ‘web connections’ have grown broader but shallower. Stephen Marche and his research team tells us that we are more isolated that ever before, and also more accessible than ever imagined. This means that while we have hundreds of friends… Continue reading

Relationship with Others

Discipleship, facebook, friendships, relationships, small group, social networking, twitter, victory groups

August 31, 2010

WHOSE ARE THEY?

Every so often, I would hear people talk about their small group (Bible study/prayer group). I love it that many are so involved with making disciples. At Victory, we are really just about 2 things: Honoring God and making disciples. However, there are times when I cringe. I’m sure people don’t mean it the way… Continue reading

Faith

Discipleship, jesus, small group

June 28, 2010

SHARED LIFE

Small group ministry is beyond the meeting. It’s about shared lives. Watch this video as Russell, Missy, James and Marilyn share their stories about how people touched their lives as they grow and journey through life within the context of spiritual community. http://www.facebook.com/v/1484936516614 “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if… Continue reading

Faith

Discipleship, small group, spiritual family, start one, victory group

June 8, 2009

SMALL GROUP? WHO NEEDS THAT?

We switched to small group ministry model at Victory some time ago because we realized that discipleship cannot happen in a crowd. Back in Shangri La days, the church grew by huge numbers yet we weren’t sure how many were effectively being discipled. Even Jesus had his small group of guys he was coaching and… Continue reading

Misc

Discipleship, small group