by Derek Joseph | Jul 29, 2019 | Group Members
We’d lived in East Asia for seven years. It was home. Our apartment was our house. Our church was our family. Our neighbors were our mission field. And then, we received some really, really bad news. In light of this news, we were told that if we ever wanted to work...
by Derek Joseph | Jun 29, 2019 | Leaders and Coaches
In a previous post, we uncovered what real fellowship looks like. But what are a few easy tools that we can use in the group to bring about this real fellowship? 1. Member Covenant Most everyone in your group is a church member, or should be (here’s where to start if...
by Derek Joseph | Jun 22, 2019 | Leaders and Coaches
Community. Vulnerability. Real-ness. Living life together. As group leaders, we all want these things – even if they’re hard to define.But here’s the reality:Awkward silencesGroups that don’t gelPeople that don’t talkPeople that come half the time (if that)If...
by Derek Joseph | Mar 21, 2019 | Leaders and Coaches
Twenty-one years ago, a parachurch worker tricked me into going with him to tell an unbeliever about Jesus. I was mortified when I figured out what we were doing. But then I saw my friend explain the gospel clearly, and I wanted to know how I could do that too. I’m...
