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Hope For Today – Loving One Another Just As Jesus Loves Us!
I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about, Loving one another just as Jesus loves us! Check it out at the link below. Click the link below to listen. Hope For Today is a part … Continue reading
Posted in Hope For Today, Transformed
Tagged annoy, Bible study, candy, card, Christian, commandment, disciple, fellowship, flowers, friend, Gospel, grace, irritate, Jesus, love, one another, small group, small groups, Sunday School, Valentine's Day
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Mark Out a Straight Path!
“Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech. Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet … Continue reading
Episode 123 – Spiritual First Responders Rescue Those In Need!
Thank you for returning for another edition of the Transformed podcast. We continue our series entitled, Where Is God Taking Us? today. God is launching the men and women of Pacific Baptist Church into their neighborhoods as care givers – … Continue reading
Posted in Missional, Transformed
Tagged appreciation, Bible, care, compassion, dignity, disciple, discipleship, emergency, evangelism, fatherless, finanical predator, first responder, homeless, influence, Job, justice, legally oppressed, love, love your neighbor, need, poor, reconcile, reconciliaton, small groups, unjust, widow
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Small Group Philosphy 101
We welcome good friend Mark Howell to Eagles In Leadership today. His article today is a reprint, used by his permission. Mark is a valued friend and wise leader. We know you will enjoy this installment. What is the philosophy … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Column, Small Groups
Tagged Christianity, coaching, community, delivery system, discipleship, environment, impact, interaction, learning, life span, life-change, maturity, membership, philosophy, shepherd, small groups
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Transformed Interviews Steve Gladen About Small Groups With Purpose!
Steve and Matt Photo Credit: Melodee Smith In today’s episode, we return to the world of the 1st century and try to discover how the early church exploded upon the Roman Empire so quickly. Matt’s guest today is Steve Gladen, … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Interviews, Small Groups, Transformed
Tagged Christianity, church growth, church health, Saddleback, small groups, Steve Gladen
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Small Groups Build the “One Another” Dimension of Our Faith!
Artwork Credit: currie-baptist.org.uk Often church leaders ask me, “How can we help our people care for one another more? I like to refer them to Acts 2 and ask them if they have a dynamic small group ministry. When I … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership Blog, Small Groups
Tagged Acts 2, Christian, discipleship, Leadership, leadership development, one another, one anothers, small groups
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An Action Plan For Establishing A Small Group Ministry
Artwork Credit: ragamuffinsoul.com Many churches ask me, “How do we grow our people into deeper faith?” As the Gospels and the book of Acts demonstrate, the best way to grow your faith is to live it in community! Jesus chose … Continue reading
Transformed Podcast: Episode #030 – Have You Responded to God’s Love?
The long span of the bridge of our lives is supported by countless cables called habits, attitudes, and desires. What you do in life depends on what you are and what you want. What you get from life depends upon … Continue reading
