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Posts by Jason Jackson
Are you a new leader, or are you leading a group of people who are new to Cell Groups? The first few weeks of your group life will set the stage for the rest of your journey together. Here are a few ideas to help you launch your group successfully.
Every set of relationships has written or unwritten expectations. In the same way, our Cell Groups agree to a set of community commitments that maximize each member’s experience. Very simply, the level of community we gain from our group will be directly related to the level of commitment we give to our group. As a…
If you’re a group leader, you want your conversation to be organic, not controlled. That can be tough for those of us that like to talk! But if you want your group to grow to be more like Jesus, you’ll need to open up your hands and allow the Holy Spirit to guide your discussion.…
As Cell Group leaders, you want to make investments in your group that cultivate growth, transparency, and encouragement. As the writer of Hebrews says, “Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long…
Living life together in community brings out the good and bad in all of us. One of the hard things about leading is dealing with outbursts and conflict during a group. You can be having great conversation and then someone interrupts, rambles, tries to speak loudest, or forcefully shares their opinion to the group. You…
Matthew 20:28 reminds us that Jesus didn’t come to be served, but to serve others. Putting the needs of others before your own as a Cell Group is a great way to be more like Jesus. Check out the list of opportunities below and pick a few options for your group this season! Serve in the…
The awkward silence. Every group experiences it once in a while. But if you normally hear more crickets than conversation during your group gatherings, you might have a problem. People in your group simply won’t experience life change together without having quality conversations. As a leader, you can help create environments where those discussions happen,…
After the initial excitement of group formation begins to wear off, it can be easy for group relationships to plateau. If you want people in your group to continue to experience life change together, you’ll need to intentionally pursue intimacy. As a leader, this can seem like a daunting task, but it is possible! Watch…
If you’re just kicking off your first season as a Cell Group leader, you may be wondering, “What did I get myself into?” The truth is, leading is a huge responsibility, but it’s also a great privilege. Your first ninety days of Cell Group leadership will help pave the way for the rest of your…