Articles for tag: Im A Leader

November 28, 2014

Michael C. Mack

Top 10 Things Members of My Group Did While I Was in the Hospital

By Michael C. Mack 10. Went on a camping trip together while I was stuck in the hospital room! 9. Visited me several times but didn”t overstay my need for rest. 8. Brought me tulips. 7. Prayed with me. 6. Prayed for me. 5. Gave me a foot massage in the emergency room. 4. Prayed for other people in the hospital while visiting me. 3. Watched our four kids so my wife could visit me. 2. Fixed and brought meals to the house each day for my wife and kids. 1. Loved and encouraged me. Michael Mack is the author

June 8, 2008

Christian Standard

Great Small Groups Need Shepherds

By Michael C. Mack READ THE MAIN ARTICLE: “Good to Great Groups” READ THE SIDEBAR: “God’s Word on Great Shepherds”     Great small groups require great leaders, and great small group leaders are shepherds””spiritual guides for the group God has entrusted to their care. But not everyone believes that. To get more people into small groups, some churches are launching hundreds of groups at a time with “facilitators” or “hosts” rather than shepherd-leaders. An attitude of “anyone will do” prevails today when looking for people to start new groups. Some churches use slogans such as “If you have a

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