Comments for GROW Together http://growtogether.bethel-church.org The Small Group Leader Community at Bethel Church Sat, 11 Oct 2008 03:21:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 Comment on Transform, LIVE by Amber Bruce http://growtogether.bethel-church.org/2008/09/26/transform-live/#comment-658 Amber Bruce Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:44:06 +0000 http://growtogether.bethel-church.org/2008/09/26/transform-live/#comment-658 I also enjoyed Todd's talks. Being from the generations he talked about, most of that was not surprising to me, but simply confirmed my ideas and experience and put them into words. I loved the way he defined the purpose of Christianity: to be transformed into Christlikeness for the sake of others. That is exactly what I have been learning in Colossians and blogging about recently. One thing that bothered me a little bit was his implication that a "devotion time" or "quiet time" was unnecessary and doesn't work. I liked his examples of practicing the presence of God, but it seems to me that significant one-on-one time with God needs to be coupled with His continual presence - not left out entirely. I also enjoyed Todd’s talks. Being from the generations he talked about, most of that was not surprising to me, but simply confirmed my ideas and experience and put them into words.

I loved the way he defined the purpose of Christianity: to be transformed into Christlikeness for the sake of others. That is exactly what I have been learning in Colossians and blogging about recently.

One thing that bothered me a little bit was his implication that a “devotion time” or “quiet time” was unnecessary and doesn’t work. I liked his examples of practicing the presence of God, but it seems to me that significant one-on-one time with God needs to be coupled with His continual presence - not left out entirely.

]]> Comment on Transform, LIVE by Mark Wasemiller http://growtogether.bethel-church.org/2008/09/26/transform-live/#comment-656 Mark Wasemiller Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:58:22 +0000 http://growtogether.bethel-church.org/2008/09/26/transform-live/#comment-656 Beth and I enjoyed Todd's talks immensely. I t was an interesting paradigm shift to hear/understand that cognitive processing was not the means by which the younger generation is convinced of the reality of God's love. But it certainly made sense, and lines up with our Lord's comment that others will know you are my disciples if you love one another. Can't wait to get Todd's book "Christianity: Beyond Belief" Beth and I enjoyed Todd’s talks immensely. I t was an interesting paradigm shift to hear/understand that cognitive processing was not the means by which the younger generation is convinced of the reality of God’s love. But it certainly made sense, and lines up with our Lord’s comment that others will know you are my disciples if you love one another. Can’t wait to get Todd’s book “Christianity: Beyond Belief”

]]> Comment on missionary envy by Allan Tuan http://growtogether.bethel-church.org/2008/07/28/missionary-envy/#comment-652 Allan Tuan Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:22:46 +0000 http://growtogether.bethel-church.org/?p=431#comment-652 I totally know how you feel. I envy the clarity of vision/purpose that most missionaries hold. And, I think it's that strong grasp of, and commitment to, God's purposes that helps them be so focused on prayer and prayer requests. God inspire us to pray and to seek the prayers of our brothers and sisters. I totally know how you feel. I envy the clarity of vision/purpose that most missionaries hold. And, I think it’s that strong grasp of, and commitment to, God’s purposes that helps them be so focused on prayer and prayer requests. God inspire us to pray and to seek the prayers of our brothers and sisters.

]]> Comment on John Stone Thinks Small Groups are Overrated….Read Why by Stefanie V. Fehr http://growtogether.bethel-church.org/2007/08/30/john-stone-thinks-small-groups-are-overratedread-why/#comment-319 Stefanie V. Fehr Sat, 01 Sep 2007 15:58:51 +0000 http://sower.bethel-church.org/sower/2007/08/30/john-stone-thinks-small-groups-are-overratedread-why/#comment-319 Oh yeah, that sounds about right. NOT! I need Satan's lies like I need a hole in my head. Oh yeah, that sounds about right. NOT! I need Satan’s lies like I need a hole in my head.

]]> Comment on John Stone Thinks Small Groups are Overrated….Read Why by Tim Phillips http://growtogether.bethel-church.org/2007/08/30/john-stone-thinks-small-groups-are-overratedread-why/#comment-315 Tim Phillips Fri, 31 Aug 2007 18:00:33 +0000 http://sower.bethel-church.org/sower/2007/08/30/john-stone-thinks-small-groups-are-overratedread-why/#comment-315 John, This explains why some people become Youth Pastors. So much safer... John,
This explains why some people become Youth Pastors.
So much safer…

]]> Comment on John Stone Thinks Small Groups are Overrated….Read Why by Dave Stone http://growtogether.bethel-church.org/2007/08/30/john-stone-thinks-small-groups-are-overratedread-why/#comment-313 Dave Stone Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:53:30 +0000 http://sower.bethel-church.org/sower/2007/08/30/john-stone-thinks-small-groups-are-overratedread-why/#comment-313 Creative ;-) I like it. Creative ;-)

I like it.

]]> Comment on Small Groups Get a New (But Familiar) Name-Change by Sharon Cloos http://growtogether.bethel-church.org/2007/08/02/small-groups-get-a-new-but-familiar-name-change/#comment-263 Sharon Cloos Sat, 04 Aug 2007 02:23:35 +0000 http://sower.bethel-church.org/sower/2007/08/02/small-groups-get-a-new-but-familiar-name-change/#comment-263 I like the name change to "Grow." I've never been fond of care group -- seemed too focused on immediate needs and not quite enough on true growth. I've enjoyed the Hybel's book and feel it will inspire us/me to pray with more understanding and praise. I'm excited to see what God will go--- I like the name change to “Grow.” I’ve never been fond of care group — seemed too focused on immediate needs and not quite enough on true growth. I’ve enjoyed the Hybel’s book and feel it will inspire us/me to pray with more understanding and praise. I’m excited to see what God will go—

]]> Comment on Small Groups Get a New (But Familiar) Name-Change by Tim http://growtogether.bethel-church.org/2007/08/02/small-groups-get-a-new-but-familiar-name-change/#comment-261 Tim Fri, 03 Aug 2007 18:34:16 +0000 http://sower.bethel-church.org/sower/2007/08/02/small-groups-get-a-new-but-familiar-name-change/#comment-261 GROW groups is a good name. I like the emphasis on GROW. The CARE aspect will occur as we GROW. Way to go! GROW groups is a good name. I like the emphasis on GROW. The CARE aspect will occur as we GROW. Way to go!

]]> Comment on A God-Highlight Film (part 3) by Dave Hilliard http://growtogether.bethel-church.org/2007/06/19/a-god-highlight-film-part-3/#comment-229 Dave Hilliard Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:11:38 +0000 http://sower.bethel-church.org/sower/2007/06/19/a-god-highlight-film-part-3/#comment-229 I learned some good things and was encouraged by the stories from the groups. THANKS. I learned some good things and was encouraged by the stories from the groups.
THANKS.

]]> Comment on Staff Returns from Retreat by Winnie Chan http://growtogether.bethel-church.org/2007/06/21/staff-returns-from-retreat/#comment-228 Winnie Chan Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:18:35 +0000 http://sower.bethel-church.org/sower/2007/06/21/staff-returns-from-retreat/#comment-228 Thanks for the challenging thoughts. I look forward to growing deeper in love with Jesus as we focus on that aspect of G.R.O.W. Hopefully this will result in the natural spilling over of Christ's love into the lives of those who don't know Him. Thanks for the challenging thoughts. I look forward to growing deeper in love with Jesus as we focus on that aspect of G.R.O.W. Hopefully this will result in the natural spilling over of Christ’s love into the lives of those who don’t know Him.

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