The Relief of Sharing Leadership

When Popeye the Sailor Man was frustrated, wasn’t sure what to do, or felt inadequate, he would simply say “I yam what I yam”. He wasn’t sophisticated. He was never in therapy or in touch with his shadow self or his inner child. He was a simple sea faring, pipe smoking, Olive Oyl loving man, and he wouldn’t pretend to be anything else. He owned his story as Lewis Smedes puts it. “I yam what I yam”. Popeye knew who he was. Do you know who you are? More. . .

Questions that Build Relationships

The art of asking questions is key to building relationships. Questions help us get to know people and communicate caring. They lead a small group to discover what God is trying to teach us in His Word. But good questions aren't created in a vacuum. They are fused with loving, listening, and learning. More . . . 
 

Discover Your Bible Event in NJ

If someone hears the words "Coffee Break", there are several possibilities that come to mind. For some it is simply a break that you have at your job. For some the words Coffee Break describes an evangelistic inductive Bible study program which began over 40 years ago, that brought many to Christ and developed them spiritually as leaders. More . . .

Global Coffee Break

What to do next:

• Sign up to be a Global Coffee Break Prayer Partner.
• Pray that translators and publishers will be able to keep up with the Spirit led interest in these far away places.  
• Pray for Coffee Break in North American that will be a renewed interest and rediscovery of direct Bible study using the “Discover Your Bible” method not only as a means of growing personally but also a way of sharing the Word of God with others.

In this issue:

 The Relief of Sharing Leadership
Questions that Build Relationships
Discover Your Bible Event in NJ
Global Coffee Break
Printable Small Talk

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Connecting Churches for Ministry

Small Groups:

• Recruiting Small Group Leaders: The Who, Where, and How of It
• Really? Small Groups at the Fitness Center?
• Are Your Groups Normal?
• Small Group Ministry in the CRC

Coffee Break:

• Is Coffee Break A Missional Small Group?

RESOURCES:

• Discover Your Gifts
• Story Hour and Little Lambs
• Discover Romans 1 - For All Who Believe
• Discover Romans 1 Leader's Guide - For All Who Believe

INFUSE BIBLE STUDY:

Try out a new inductive Bible study called: Infuse Series and take 50% off your first order! Great for Small Groups and Coffee Break. Use coupon code Infuse50 by 11/15/10 to take half off Esther, Jonah, or Matthew. Offer applies to first time orders placed online click here, or by phone (1-800-333-8300). Does not apply to previously placed orders. 

Featuring: James Bryan Smith

Location: DeVos Center on Calvin Theological Seminary's Campus + 8 Simulcast Sites across US/Canada 

For more infomation or to register go to: http://www.westernsem.edu/journey/events/becoming-an-apprentice-of-jesus/