Archive for the ‘Small Group Ministry’ Category

MARK YOUR CALENDAR… August 27 and 28, 2011: (Saturday at 4:30pm and Sunday at 10:20am) ReGROUP: Small Group Leadership Gathering Small Group Leaders: Are you leading a Small Group? Do you have an Apprentice? Would you like to lead a Small Group? All Senior Leaders, Small Group Leaders, Apprentice’s, and potential leaders are invited to [...]

CENTRAL COUPLES:  BIG NIGHT OUT Date: March 6, 2011 Location: Henderson Campus Theater Meeting Times: 6:30-9:00 PM Free Childcare Click Here to Register Description: You and your spouse will enjoy a great night of getting to know each other in a whole new way. Join Central Couples as we pull out all the stops for [...]

One of the toughest things I did as a teenage boy was to dump my girlfriends.  (It was much harder though whenever they dumped me!)  No, I am not advocating that you “dump” your Small Group like an old girlfriend or boyfriend, but what I am advocating is a smooth transition when a Small Group [...]

The other day I was talking to a Small Group Leader and they were a little panicked about “silence” in their Small Group.  Silence can be a good thing in a Small Group environment.  Listening to people seems to be a lost art. Many times our culture will not allow for time to just slow [...]

Would your Small Group like to help give people an awesome Easter experience? Check out the opportunities Central offers for your Small Group to volunteer during Easter services this year: PRIOR TO EASTER SERVICES The Call (making calls to the Central Family) Weekday Facilities Team on April 9 DURING EASTER SERVICES Medical and Safety Team Family [...]

Internship Opportunities– Central offers great opportunities for people to gain work experience while taking college classes. We have internship opportunities within several departments: Family Ministries, Expansion, Ministry Development (Small Groups), Worship/Creative Communication, and Administrative areas. If you are interested visit centralchristian.com and click on Central News>Jobs>Internships Opportunities.  Fill out the online application or inquiry and [...]

It is that time of the year and Small Group Leaders are looking for practical party ideas.  In the next few days, I will update the blog with different ideas for your next Small Group Gathering.  If you have any party ideas that you have used, please share with other leaders by leaving a comment.  [...]

Community does make a difference.  Many times we never know it until someone tells us.  I recently read an article by BILLY WITZ in the NY Times that showed how much community and a small group of people can make a HUGE impact on a life of individuals and families.  SANDY, Utah — For months now, [...]

    Well, your Small Group has been meeting now for a few months and you just can’t seem to get past the superficial “Hi!  How are you doing?”  They answer back…”Great!”  (Silence…)  How do you take your Small Group to the next level of conversation and discussion?  Here are a few creative discussion starters [...]

Can you believe the Christmas Decorations are already going up?  The Smith family usually waits until after Thanksgiving Day to begin putting up our Christmas Decorations.  Either way, the Holiday season is in full swing.  Children will soon be out of school, in-laws will be coming over, and many will be waiting in long lines [...]