4 Things Every Student Leader Needs To Know
Today we are at the Student Leadership Conference with Doug Fields. It’s something we’ve done with our students a few times and it’s a great way of...
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When I was fresh out of college I knew everything. There was not one thing I did not know, at least that’s what I told myself. As a leader I…
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conversation starters
How To Create Healthier Small Groups Discussions
I used to obsess about small group curriculum. I was on the search for the content that would change lives and grow the church. The problem is that I...
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Why First Impressions Matter
“Don’t judge a book by its cover.” It’s something I was told as a child, it’s something I’ve told my own kids but the reality is we do. When it…
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accountability
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When I hit this time of year I feel like I’ve just crossed a finish line. It’s that natural feeling of the grind being over and this desire to check…
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