November 5, 2009

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Leader Tip of the Month —Lead

Ministry leaders, this month’s leader tip by Jason Hayes deals with our responsibility as Christ-followers to share a complete gospel with the world. Participating in social action without sharing the message of the gospel just isn’t sufficient in terms of bringing people to Jesus. Take a minute and a half to watch this month’s leader tip video blog.

View “Leader Tip of the Month—November.”

The Power of Gratitude —Life

by Marlene Baer

Gratitude. It’s something we demand from whomever we’ve done something nice for, yet something we often forget—or find difficult—to give those who help us out. With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s a perfect time to get out of the unappreciative slump we so often find ourselves in and start expressing our thankfulness for those around us. Read “The Power of Gratitude” by Marlene Baer for ways to get your gratitude in gear.

Read Part 1 and Part 2.

On Our Site

And while you’re on our site, be sure to check out:

• this excerpt from Todd Phillips’s Bible study, Get Uncomfortable
• Operation Christmas Child’s Send Me campaign
• our interview with Scouting the Divine author Margaret Feinberg
• your FREE Digital Small Group Starter Kit
• Leading a college group through Collegiate? Your December teaching plans and commentary are available now.