"Sharon's Group"—that's what we called our weekly Bible study. I remember the day our pastor asked Sharon to the front of the church to announce the group. Tall and blond, she reminded me of an Olympic skier. I wanted to be like her; I wanted to be in her group. The lengthy sign-up sheet in the narthex proved I was not alone.

For more than two years, we gathered under Sharon's leadership ...

Topics:	Christlikeness, Leadership, Leadership styles, Mentoring, Motivation, Servanthood
Filters:	Church board, Deacon, Discipleship, Elder, Pastor
Purpose:	Ministry
References:	Hebrews 12:1-3
Date Added:	July 31, 2007

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Topics:	Authenticity, Balance, Boundaries, Burnout, Calling, Enthusiasm, Renewal, Spiritual passion, Time
Filters:	Church staff, Counseling, Discipleship, Elder, Pastor, Preaching, Volunteer coordinator
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Isaiah 40:28-31, 1 Corinthians 15:1-32, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9, Hebrews 12:3
Date Added:	August 27, 2007

In community we discover who we really are and how much transformation we still require. This assessment will help your group move beyond polite sharing to disciplines that change lives.

—John Ortberg

Discuss

1. Which of these disciplines are we doing well? How can I praise my group for this?

2. How can we apply what we're learning?

3. How can we help each other to hear God's voice?

Topics:	Accountability, Attitudes, Community, Growth, Home groups, Leadership, Small group leader, Small groups
Filters:	Management, Pastor, Small group leader, Small groups
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	Hebrews 12:1-3
Date Added:	September 27, 2007