Category: missional community
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Missional Community vs. Bible Study
I often have conversations about missional communities, and the most asked question I receive is “what’s different about a missional community?”. I wanted to provide some distinctions from other forms small groups have often taken in this series: Missional Community vs. Bible Study Missional Community vs. Community Group Missional Community vs. Small Group —– Many…
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Assessment of Missional Communities – Coach Assessment
If the mantra “what you measure is what you value” is true, then we need to have a way to measure and assess the health and effectiveness of missional communities. The series that follows will summarize how we assess missional communities at The Austin Stone. Philosophy of Assessment Leader Self-Assessment Coach Assessment —– Coach Assessment…
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Assessment of Missional Communities – Leader Self-Assessment
If the mantra “what you measure is what you value” is true, then we need to have a way to measure and assess the health and effectiveness of missional communities. The series that follows will summarize how we assess missional communities at The Austin Stone. Philosophy of Assessment Leader Self-Assessment Coach Assessment —– Leader Self-Assessment…
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Assessment of Missional Communities – Philosophy
If the mantra “what you measure is what you value” is true, then we need to have a way to measure and assess the health and effectiveness of missional communities. The series that follows will summarize how we assess missional communities at The Austin Stone. Philosophy of Assessment Leader Self-Assessment Coach Assessment —– Philosophy of…
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Gospel, Community, Mission and Summer
Community, Mission and Summertime Summertime always prompts images of grilling in the backyard, vacation road trips, watching baseball, and adventures in the neighborhood. In the church, it’s often a season where we “take a break” from ministry and community. I’ve always found that idea somewhat odd when I consider my identity in Christ. I don’t…
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Coaching Missional Communities – Who Coaches?
I am in a series of posts on coaching, specifically as it applies to missional communities. The posts in this series are: Philosophy of Coaching The Gospel and Coaching Coaching Questions Who Coaches? —– Who Coaches? In order to provide quality coaching that is effective for missional community leaders, it is critically important that a…
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Coaching Missional Communities – Coaching Questions
I am in a series of posts on coaching, specifically as it applies to missional communities. The posts in this series are: Philosophy of Coaching The Gospel and Coaching Coaching Questions Who Coaches? —– Basic Coaching Questions In addition to providing a grid to interpret and counsel, we also have a standard conversation template we…
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Coaching Missional Communities – The Gospel Foundation
I am in a series of posts on coaching, specifically as it applies to missional communities. The posts in this series are: Philosophy of Coaching The Gospel and Coaching Coaching Questions Who Coaches? —– The Gospel and Coaching Practically speaking, we utilize two primary tools to guide our coaching time, but we are always driving…
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Coaching Missional Communities – Philosophy
I am beginning a series of posts on coaching, specifically as it applies to missional communities. Primarily, I will be discussing: Philosophy of Coaching The Gospel and Coaching Coaching Questions Who Coaches? —– Philosophy of Coaching In order to understand our philosophy of coaching at The Austin Stone, I need to zoom out and provide…
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An Interview with Eric Geiger
My friend Eric Geiger did a short Skype interview with me on the topic of the Gospel and Community. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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The Lobby – Day 1
It’s been a great day gathering with so many thoughtful and humble leaders here in Atlanta. Today was centered around four different discussions: Session 1: Disciple Making Our first discussion centered around the idea of making disciples, and Rick Howerton provoked some good healthy discussion and serious reflections on whether or not our systems were…
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The Lobby Conference
This week I will be spending time with many of the best and brightest small group thinkers in the country at The Lobby. I’m so thankful for our gracious hosts, North Point Community Church, and my friend Bill Willits. What questions would you love to ask guys like Steve Gladen, Bill Donahue, and many of the…