Research on Fandom, Small Groups, and 3 Implications for Church Leaders
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld has a funny bit where he pokes fun at us sport’s fans. He says that because players are constantly changing teams, we are not really loyal to players as much as we are loya...
The Impact of Two Rooted Facilitators (And Their Two Roles)
In the world of facilitation, teamwork makes the dream work. When it comes to Rooted groups, having two facilitators—one as a Guide and the other as a Scribe—creates a dynamic and effective enviro...
How to Become a Grateful Person
Studies have proven the importance of thankfulness. A group of Harvard researchers did a massive study on thankfulness.1 They identified a grateful person as someone who writes down three things h...
Teaching vs. Facilitating: The Power of the Right Role
When it comes to group learning and development, the roles of a teacher and a facilitator often get conflated. However, they embody distinctly different approaches, each with its unique strengths...
Risk vs. Reward in Developing Younger Church Leaders
Wise leaders often think about the risk and the reward in their decision-making, and when it comes to the decision to develop younger leaders, the reward is always greater than risk. The Low-Risk ...
The Best Rooted Facilitators Do These 3 Things
So much of what makes a 10-week Rooted experience great for our people comes from the work of our amazing facilitators. We could not offer Rooted without facilitators, and are indebted to them for ...
3 Imperatives for the Discipleship-Focused Leader
Leaders have to wear many hats. Yes, all the books and articles tell us about the necessity of ruthless and singular focus when it comes to leadership, but the reality is somewhat different. As lea...