February 2019 Newsletter
Hey everybody!

What an awesome Huddle we had last month! I hope you left inspired to see your group as an opportunity to help the church accomplish its mission, to connect people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, especially for those not currently connected to Christ.

Each month, this email newsletter will feature four articles that provide instruction how to implement our 9 group essentials. Not every article may fit where you are with your group and the wording may not fit how we approach groups (cell group, or ending your group, etc). That's okay. There's a lot we can learn from other churches. We hope the information shared will help you grow as a leader, enrich your life group experience, and ultimately connect the unchurched into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

- Aaron
February 10 - March 17, 2019
I will send an email each Friday to each participating group leader with the upcoming lesson guide for the series. We have also set up a page on our website with links to all of the documents and videos you need.
How is your group navigating the 9 Group Essentials?
The Nine Group Essentials is our playbook for amazing life groups. Focus on these nine activities and you won't steer your group wrong! Need a copy?
This Month's Articles
SKILL TRAINING - ESSENTIALS #1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9
Goal! - Steve Cordle

Even if you do not make New Year’s resolutions, it is healthy to set goals for your life group. In fact, God has goals for your group. He has purposes he wants to accomplish in each member’s life.

SKILL TRAINING - ESSENTIAL #2
Help! My Small Group Has Been Hijacked! - Margaret Feinberg

H ave you ever led a small-group meeting that got out of control? Your material was received well, group members were engaged, and then one person started dominating the group.

SKILL TRAINING - ESSENTIAL #9
Ending Your Group? You Got This. - Dan Mancini

 When you open up space for others to join community, you're helping the church accomplish it's mission. While this article uses the language "end your group," we prefer the language transition, because your group may not end, but multiply or birth something new.

SKILL TRAINING - ESSENTIAL #2, 3
How to Ask Stimulating Discussion Questions - Joel Comiskey

Often the difference between effective group discussions and the type that fizzles into embarrassed silence has to do with the type of questions the leader asks. As you train your mind to identify and prepare stimulating, open-ended questions, your small group will soar. The people will leave edified and will make plans to return next week.