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A Different Kind of Tribe: Embracing the New Small Group Dynamic
By: Rick Howerton Some people have asked me why I chose to do a revised version of A Different Kind of Tribe: Embracing the New Small...
Adam Erlichman
Apr 73 min read

Life Light and Easy: Choose Acceptance over Seeking Approval
By: Craig Walker Ever seen a circus performer or a YouTube video of someone furiously keeping multiple plates spinning? It’s an...
Adam Erlichman
Mar 195 min read


How to Grow in Christlikeness with Others
All of us want to thrive in relationship with Jesus. But the journey to becoming fully loving apprentices of Christ doesn't come without...
Bill Gaultiere
Nov 7, 20244 min read

Safe and Wise Practices for 1-on-1 Discipleship with Students
Ensure the safety of your students and yourself during discipleship meetings By: RoChelle Crow "He did WHAT?” As I stood in the kitchen,...
Sterling Archer
Sep 20, 20244 min read

4 Ways to Engage Your Students and Keep Your Volunteers This Summer
Of all the seasons in student ministry, summer stands out as an incredible opportunity and incredible challenge to engage both students...
Sterling Archer
Jun 5, 20246 min read

The Green Glass Door and The Gospel
When I played college baseball, we used to play games on the road to make the time go by faster. My game of choice was either Spades or...
Jordan Hill
May 2, 20244 min read

6 Solutions for the Volunteer Crisis in Churches Today
There is a volunteer crisis in the church today. It’s been a crisis for nearly two decades, if not longer. In 2008, Exponential...
Adam Erlichman
Apr 24, 20244 min read

4 Issues of Discipleship in the Church Today
Introduction Discipleship is the primary mission of the church to a lost and dying world. "Go and make disciples of all nations,...
Adam Erlichman
Apr 11, 20248 min read

Why You Need to Push for Radical Vulnerability
Adjectives are important in life. Don’t believe me? There’s a big difference between a meal and a “delicious” meal. The former is what...
Jonathon M. Seidl
Apr 3, 20244 min read

10 Top Tips for God-Centered Bible Study
Disclaimer: This article is for anyone who has ever been confused by something they read in the Bible. If you have unlocked all of the...
Adam Erlichman
Mar 20, 20246 min read

Can Sunday School & Small Groups Coexist?
Historically, circles (small groups) and rows (Sunday School) have battled over discipleship in the church. Each has similar goals with...
Adam Erlichman
Mar 11, 20245 min read

4 Ways to Brew Your Theology
The aroma of coffee is filling the air. A slow Saturday morning awaits. Your mind awakens, and while you reach for your Bible, you think,...
Adam Erlichman
Mar 6, 20243 min read

The 6 Areas of a Groups Ministry
On a baseball team, rarely will you find the five-tool player that meets every need of the team. In fact, it’s impossible for one player...
Adam Erlichman
Feb 19, 20247 min read

Forever Friends
What’s the difference between spending time with a non-Christian versus a Christian friend? Is there a difference? Does it matter if...
Adam Erlichman
Feb 14, 20243 min read

8 (Internal) Ministry Metrics that Matter
I often hear the question from church leadership, "What metrics should we measure?" In a data-saturated Information Age that often feels...
Adam Erlichman
Feb 6, 20245 min read

Why Join a Group
What is a small group? Why do they matter? Should I join one? Why would I join one? There are plenty of other ways for me to be around...
Adam Erlichman
Jan 17, 20243 min read

Deciding Which Church Ministry Metrics to Measure
I often hear the question from church leadership, "What metrics should we measure?" In a data-saturated Information Age that often feels...
Adam Erlichman
Jan 9, 20245 min read

The Necessity of Corporate Worship
What is corporate worship? Is it the same as Sunday service? Are there any benefits for me to attend Sunday service or join in corporate...
Adam Erlichman
Jan 3, 20242 min read

5 Indicators of a Potential New Leader
Do you need more leaders? Are you experiencing a leadership drought and lack of willing individuals to step up to begin leading? Yes,...
Adam Erlichman
Dec 19, 20234 min read

Should I Join a Ministry Cohort?
What's a ministry cohort? There are all kinds of cohorts these days: lead, executive, discipleship, groups, student/youth, kids,...
Adam Erlichman
Sep 13, 20234 min read
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