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What Pairs Well With Rooted?

In this week's blog, a pastor from a Rooted Network church shares an experience of merging Rooted into a pre-existing ministry that lead to powerful discipleship results.

Three Phrases Jesus Used for Leadership Development

Luke’s gospel provides us a sense of the rhythm Jesus employed in the development of His disciples. If you want to develop others, you should follow His three-phased approach.

3 Dangers of Last-Minute Ministry

Today’s blog outlines three dangers of last-minute ministry and the benefits of planning ahead.

Three Things to Share with a Suffering Group Member

The people you disciple will experience pain. They will undoubtedly suffer dark moments. And you have the awesome opportunity to be ready for the moments your brothers and sisters come to you for h...

3 Ways to Lead Anxious Group Members

In today’s blog, Scarlet Hiltibidal, ministry spouse and author of books on fear and anxiety, shares three approaches group leaders should have as they shepherd anxious people.

Don’t Let Strategy Trump the Vision of Discipleship

Antione de Saint-Exupery, the French aristocrat, writer, poet, and pioneering aviator, once said, “If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and ...

4 Reasons Groups Should Stay Connected During the Summer

As the summer months approach, many small groups tend to take a break or slow down their activities. With vacations, family gatherings, and outdoor activities, it’s easy to see why the rhythm of sm...