Articles for tag: Michael Mack

November 5, 2010

Smaller Groups, More Disciples

ByÂ Michael Mack How many people can you effectively lead, shepherd, and disciple? Eight? Ten? Twelve? Twenty? Let me ask the question another way: If you are to bear much fruit, fruit that will last . . . if youÂ are to see true transformation of people”s lives . . . if you are to see people develop into leaders so that you are multiplying your leadership . . . into how many people can you invest your life? Jesus formed a small group that would eventually change the world. But first, he called two sets of brothers: Simon Peter and Andrew,

November 4, 2010

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Small Groups

Seven Hallmarks of a Healthy Small Group

ByÂ Michael Mack What makes a small group healthy? At Northeast Christian Church, we define small group health by seven biblical values and evaluate all groups annually to see how they are doing. Note that the first four deal with how a group is focused and organized, and the last three deal with what they do. 1. Christ-centered: Jesus is the real group leader. Groups meet in his presence and power and for his purposes. (Matthew 18:20) 2. Healthy, growing leaders: The small group leader is growing in his or her faith by being involved in daily disciplines such as Bible

August 25, 2010

Christian Standard

Devotionals

A Heart for God

By Michael Mack Read Michael Mack”s sidebar, “Life in All Its Fullness.” ______ What do you want to be known for? What would you want people to say about you when you die? What do you want written in your obituary? At different stages of my life I would have responded to that question differently. But today, I want to be like Enoch. You don”t hear too many people say that, do you? People will say they want to have the faith of Abraham or the power of Moses or the wisdom of Solomon. But Enoch? I love what Genesis

June 18, 2008

Mark A. Taylor

Church Leadership Eldership

Shepherding: A Bigger Task Than Most Are Accomplishing

Mark A. Taylor considers how elders can fulfill their shepherding responsibility by equipping small group and adult Sunday school leaders to care for church members.

June 8, 2008

Michael C. Mack

Church & Ministry Small Groups

Great Small Groups Need Shepherds

Michael C. Mack explains why great small group leaders must be more than facilitators or hosts. They are shepherds who follow Jesus’ model of spiritual guidance and care.

June 8, 2008

Michael C. Mack

Church & Ministry Small Groups

God’s Word on Great Shepherds

Michael C. Mack explores the biblical role of shepherd-leaders in small groups, emphasizing stewardship, personal care, spiritual growth, and outreach to those who are lost.