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16 Small Group Leaders Roles by Mike Mack, Church Leaders

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One of the best ways to make your small group healthier and more exciting is to share ownership with everyone through small group roles.

Sharing ownership impacts your group in the following ways: (1) more consistency of attendance and participation, (2) more involvement in the discipleship process, (3) opportunities to recognize and utilize our own spiritual gifts and talents, (4) more opportunity to be involved in what we’re passionate about, (5) development of a true team as a group as everyone uses his or her own gifts, (6) less stress on the leader to do everything, which leads to (7) less leader burnout and (8) more opportunity to develop future leaders.

Below are some small group roles. I’m sure there are plenty more than the roles I list below, so I’m looking forward to what you suggest!
  • Study Champion: Facilitates study time; helps group decide on what to study
  • Serve Champion: Helps plan serving opportunities with group
  • Outreach Champion: Helps group reach out to and pray for friends who do not have a relationship with Christ
  • Inreach Champion: Keeps group focused on themselves rather than anyone else outside the group. Has strong belief the group revolves around him and his needs
  • Worship Champion: May lead worship in group, whether it involves singing, or other forms of worship
  • Social Champion: Helps plan group social activities
  • Prayer Champion: Leads prayer times, may keep prayer journal
  • Doomsday Champion: Makes plans for the whole group for all end-of-the-world scenarios. Spiritual gift: prophesy (she says). Knows the book of Revelation forward and backward. Has seen the movie 2012 --12 times.
  • Host(ess)/Hospitality Champion: Hosts group or helps plan who hosts
  • Food Champion: Helps plan anything dealing with food
  • Timekeeper: Helps group stay on track with time
  • Topper: Role is to top anyone else’s story or prayer request
  • Information Champion: Keeps group information up-to-date. Communicates with the Small Groups Ministry Office about the group. (This person is probably administrative and enjoys using the web; i.e., Facebook)
  • American Idol Champion: Keeps the group up-to-date weekly on what is happening on his/her favorite reality TV shows, sometimes interrupting worship or Bible study to do so. Does not get along well with Worship or Study Champions or Timekeeper.
  • Group Communication Champion: Communicates with the group about meetings, etc. (This person may enjoy using email, texting, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
  • Coffee Champion: Makes sure coffee is brewed at each meeting. Is usually a “coffee snob.” Helps keep group awake during Study Champion’s less-exciting lessons.

    OK, maybe these are not all real small group roles. And maybe you have a few of you own. Read More

6 Week Money Challenge for Your Finances by Steve Repak

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​Your Action Steps
  1.  It is not what you know but what you do that is important. If you know you need to start spending less, start tracking where you are spending so you can cut wasteful spending out. If you know that credit card debt is bad, quit using your credit card. If you need to start saving more, open an account and put money into it! Many of us don’t do anything to change our situation or believe in just praying alone to fix our issues. God wants us to pray but also expects us to take action.
  2. Get an accountability partner. Whether your goals are financial, physical, or spiritual, I have found that when you have an accountability partner, your probability of success increases. When selecting an accountability partner, look for someone that you trust, who can put in the time, and who is encouraging but will still give you a kick in the butt when you need it.

  3. Read a book, take a class. If you want better relationships, get in shape, get better with your finances, or grow closer to your relationship with God, I encourage you to read a book and take a class. Remember that if we are not growing, we are not moving forward, and if we are not moving forward, we are going backward.

  4. Don’t give up! For some of you, I was exactly where you are at right now. I was living paycheck to paycheck with a ton of debt, messed up credit, no money in savings, and very little hope. Once I started applying Biblical principles and trusting God with my finances, things started turning around, and I have no doubt that if you start trusting God with yours, they can turn around for you. For those who feel they are in a good place with their finances, I challenge you to give, serve, and save more so you will be even better equipped to do all God’s good work. We all serve a great and mighty God, and all things are possible through Christ!
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Steve Repak, CFP®, Author & Speaker
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Kathy and I have had the pleasure of working with Kris of The Single Network Ministries at several events over the past three years. We always look forward to her insight and creative ways to connect with her audience sharing the Word of God with encouragement, humor and just being real. You will want to catch her for sure the next time she is in your area. Her sense of humor is a hoot and infectious.
—Kathy and Klay Watson,  Dating His Way Ministries

Leadership, General

  • 16 Small Group Leaders Roles by Mike Mack
  • Leadership Development Ideas by Kris Swiatocho and Tim Cleary
  • 6 Things All Churches Need to Minister to Singles by Pastor Rich Hurst
  • Serving the Singles in your Church by Carolyn McCulley
  • Six Characteristics of a Healthy Singles Ministry by Boundless Magazine
  • Leading Project Queue by Cheryl Scanlan
  • Solving a Problem by Cheryl Scanlan
  • The E Word: Entitlement by Cheryl Scanlan
  • Synchronize vs. Strategic:
    The Power of Going Slow to go Fast
     
    by Cheryl Scanlan
  • Hindsight is 20/20 Until it Isn't by Cheryl Scanlan
  • Voices by Cheryl Scanlan
  • Leadership Video by Cheryl Scanlan
  • Can Your Dream During COVID? by Cheryl Scanlan
  • Why Mentor a Fatherless Boy by Matt Haviland
  • The COVID-19 Portal by Cheryl Scanlan
  • The Psychology of Crisis by Dr. Henry Cloud
  • 8 Ways to Reach Singles Adults Through Your Church by Chuck Lawless
  • 6 Characteristics of a Healthy Singles Ministry by Alex Florea/Boundless.org
  • The Marks of a Spiritual Leader by John Piper
  • Toxic Environments by Cheryl Scanlan
  • Give Your Singles Space to Mingle by Justin Megna, Church Leaders, doc
  • 4 Critical Reminders about Singles in Your Congregation by Lifeway
  • Where do Singles Fit in the Church Family by Rick Hughes
  • Interference by Cheryl Scanlan​
  • Prove It To Me by Cheryl Scanlan​​
  • I'm Confused by Cheryl Scanlan
  • Singleness and New Converts by Tim Laitinen
  • Lost Identity by Holy Crain
  • Conflict Overview by Lisa Jackson
  • Person, Project or Problem by Cheryl Scanlan
  • The Value in Waiting After a Relationship Breakup by Vicki L. Olton
  • ​Influence and Authority by Cheryl Scanlan
  • You Are Here by Cheryl Scanlan
  • Acceptance with Joy by Pastor Jim Bouck
  • Enjoy Today by Pastor Jim Bouck
  • C3 Advantage Leadership Insights by Cheryl Scanlan
  • ​Leadership Development, Pastor Andy Jennings
  • Leadership Notebook by Pastor Don Munton
  • ​How To Solve the Problem of Single People in the Church by Vicky Legge, His Heart Ministry Training, AU
  • 10 Things I Learned About Christians When My Blog Post Went VIRAL  
  • 59% of Millennials Raised in Church Have Dropped Out--And They're Trying to Tell Us Why by Faith Hit
  • 3 Ways Leaders Cultivate Stability During Change by Cheryl Scanlan
  • Same-Sex Attraction/The Church by Brad Hambrick
  • 18 Myths Singles Believe by Perry Noble
  • Grace Place Celebrates 2nd Anniversary by Suzanne Adams, Singles Director
  • Singles Ministry UK by Chris Kelly
  • Top 10 Ways Churches Drive Away Their First Time Guest by Thom Rainer
  • Why Do Churches Treat Singleness Like a Problem? by Rachel Karmen
  • It's All In A Name by Keith Lowry, BGCT
  • What I Wish Pastors Knew About Divorce by Laura Petherbridge
  • My Step Child Hates Me by Laura Petherbridge
  • 10 Things All Singles Need to Know by Pastor James Patterson
  • What if You Had Someone in your ministry with ADD? by Allen White
  • 17 Tough Love Principles for Single and Married Couples by Dr. Dobson, Focus on the Family
  • 8 Values of Teamwork that Keep the Church Healthy by Rick Warren
  • Honoring Volunteers by Jennifer Maggio
  • Small Group Connection Idea
  • The Importances of Planning MInistry by Jennifer Maggio, The Life of a Single Mom
  • 10 Tips for Ministering to Singles by Dianne Davis​
  • Singles Ministry: The Missing Link in Family Ministry by Pastor Jesse Rincones
  • Marriage: Optional - Disposable – Re-definable? by Dennis Franck
  • Are Single People the Lepers of Today's Church by Gina Delfanzo
  • Why Singles Belong in Church Leadership by Lore Ferguson
  • Adult Children of Divorce by Linda Ransom Jacobs
  • The Fallacy of Singles Ministry and the Beauty of Biblical Obedience by John Gunter
  • Reaching Single Adults in a Married World by Dennis Franck, National Singles Director, Assemblies of God
  • A Single Friendly Church: 12 Steps to Growth by Christian Singles Mix, London, UK
  • Why Singles Ministry Isn't Growing by Bob Pierson
  • Launching a Singles Ministry by Christianity Today 
  • Why Singles Ministry Isn't Easy by Tim Laitinen, Published by Crosswalk.com
  • 8 Principles for a Singles Ministry by Brian Mavis
  • What Happened to Singles Ministry by Adam Stadtmiller, Christianity Today
  • Numerous dating/relationship articles and video's by Brian Kluth
  • Singles in the Church: The Ghost Demographic by Tim Laitinen Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer
  • 10 Commandments of Dating
  • Leadership Articles by Kevin Miller
  • 18 Myths Singles Believe by Pastor Perry Noble, NewSpring Church, Ocala, FL​
  • Gays, Christians and Holiness by Tim Laitinen, Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer
  • Whither the Single Male Missionary? Tim Laitinen, Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer
  • SAM Long-term Master Plan Q&A by Bobb Biehl and Joseph Northcut​
  • What Does a Married Pastor Have to Say to Singles? by Andrew Farmer, Sovereign Grace Ministries
  • Singles in the Church by Tim Laitenen
  • For Single Men and Women by John Piper​

Personal Growth

  • A Single Serving in Ecuador by Renee Hermance
  • Prayers Not Answered by Lisa Jackson
  • The Naked Truth by E. Marcel Jones (free book)
  • Fish Prison by Pastor Doug Dees
  • Be Still and Focus on God by Jim Arringdale
  • What God is Teaching Me by Claire Davies
  • God Was Not Done With Me Yet by Ken Brockette
  • 18 Myths Singles Believe by Pastor Perry Noble
  • Leading a Life Worthy of your calling by Cliff Young
  • What is Love by Michelle Eigemann
  • Spiritual Warfare by Michelle Eigemann
  • Overcoming Insecurities by Cory Nickols
  • A Never-Ending Stream by Michelle Eigemann
  • A Golden Calf by Michelle Eigemann
  • A Harvest of Kiddos by Amanda R. Allen
  • A Fight You Must Win by Gloria Godson
  • Guidelines for Dating Purity by Chuck Lawless
  • Change the Channel by Cory Nickols
  • 5 Ways to Press On After Failure by Shelley Pulliam
  • Not This Time Devil by Michelle Eigemann
  • Goliath Will Fall by Michelle Eigemann
  • Prone to Wander by Michelle Eigemann
  • Now We Wait by Michelle Eigemann
  • Help my Unbelief by Michelle Eigemann
  • Wounded Warrior by Michelle Eigemann
  • Slipped Through My Hands by Michelle Eigemann
  • Searching by Michelle Eigemann
  • Who Do You Say I Am by Michelle Eigemann
  • A Journal We Will Never Forget by Braxton Critcher
  • Don't Get Through Singleness, Leverage It by Pastor J.D. Greer
  • Image Bearer by Michelle Eigemann
  • So You Think You Should Date by Damien Nash
  • How Christian Traits Affect Your Marriage by Nate Stevens
  • Caring for your Aging Parent by Rozanne Banicki
  • The Dating Games by Marshal Segel
  • Become the Healthiest Version of You by Cory Nichols
  • The Difference Between Stolen and Persuaded Hearts by Nate Stevens
  • Freedom in Christ by Cheryl Scanlan
  • 3 Decisions You Make to Become the Right One by Damien Nash​
  • Dating Advice for the 21st Century by Damien Nash
  • Red Flags in Dating Relationships by Ernest Jefferson, Jr.
  • Identity Theft by Lisa Jackson
  • Dating 101 by Lisa Jackson
  • Does Dating Prepare You Marriage or Divorce by Marshall Segal
  • Encouragement by Lisa Jackson
  • Lonely or Empty? by Cindi Nobel
  • Anticipation by Lisa Jackson
  • You're The Mirror on the Wall by Cindi Nobel
  • Survival Tips by Laura Petheridge (via DivorceCare.org)
  • Enjoy Today by Pastor Jim Bouck
  • 10 Essentials for Christian Dating by Singles Pastor Jim Bouck
  • Singles & Self Care​ by Vicky Legge, His Heart Ministry Training, AU
  • ​10 ways to alienate and drive divorced/single again people away from your church​ by Vicky Legge, His Heart Ministry Training, AU
  • Financial Resources: Action Points, Steve Repak
  • Live Out Loud Discipleship Series by Pastor Lester Rector, Faith Assemblies of God, Orlando, FL
  • The Place Where Pain Heals by Kevin DeVries
  • Five Confessions of a Newly Married Wife by Ruth Clemence
  • Letting God of the Past by Melissa O'Connor
  • I Finally Got the Ring by Amanda Martin
  • Where are All the Men by Tim Laitinen
  • What is Anxiety? by Eddie Walker
  • Bruise Weeds and Weak Wicks by Tim Laitinen
  • How to Find the Right Mate by Lee Grady
  • Honor in the Friend Zone by Nate Stevens
  • Being Single on Valentines Day, posted by CBN.com
  • 9 Serious Questions Before You Get Married by Lee Grady
  • On Singleness: The Inclusive Love of God by Pastor Mark Comer
  • Do People See Jesus When They Look at Me by Nate Stevens
  • 7 Steps Towards Spiritual Fitness by Zane Reavis
  • Failure to Launch by Zane Reavis
  • Solving the Mystery of Marriage by Nate Stevens
  • Are you Important? by David Nobles, former singles pastor
  • Being Courageous in our Witness by Nate Stevens
  • Using Our Trials and Sufferings by Nate Stevens
  • What You Know and How You Know It by Nate Stevens
  • Trusting A Friend by Nate Stevens
  • Aging and Singleness by Margaret-Ann Howie
  • Desiring God, a ministry by John Piper
  • What to Look for in a Spiritual Mentor by Cliff Young, Crosswalk Contributing Writer 
  • Single in Christ: A Name Better Than Sons or Daughters Video/Outline by John Piper
  • Dying to Self by Author Unknown, Submitted by Dennis Franck
  • He Said-She Said: Stop Thinking About Finding a Mate by Laura MacCorkle and Cliff Young
  • The Challenges of Dating in Later Life by Shana Schutte
  • A View from the Cross-Road by Peggy Barnhill
  • Invisible Singles by David Briggs, Huffington Post Featured Writer
  • 7 Steps To Give For A Missions Presentation by Norm Howell
  • Forgiveness and Healing by Clayton Coates, Former Singles Pastor, Saddleback
  • An Unexpected Testimony by Pastor Mark Lindsay, Shadowbrook BC, Suwanee, GA
  • How to Recognize God's Voice by Pastor Kevin Club, Cape Carteret Baptist Church, Cape Carteret, NC
  • Tips for Publishing Your Own Work by Rich Hurst, McLean Bible Church
  • Lead a Life Worthy of Your Calling by Cliff Young
  • Maturity by Author Unknown, Submitted by Dennis Franck

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