Prophets Among Evil Kings: From Elijah to Elisha (Week One)Welcome to my study of Elijah and Elisha. Those are no doubt familiar names; they usually get a few lessons in children’s Sunday school…Jan 16, 2021Jan 16, 2021
Peter and the Humiliation of the GospelI’ve been reading through the gospels and so I’ve once again come to Peter’s denial of Christ during Jesus’ trial before the Sanhedrin…Aug 22, 2020Aug 22, 2020
An FAQ on QuestionsMaybe you’re on board with what I have been advocating for with increasing engagement. You see that questions are a crucial part. But, you…Nov 13, 2018Nov 13, 2018
Getting Rid of CricketsWhat should you do when you ask a question, and no one answers. Don’t panic, but, probably, it is your fault.Jul 27, 2018Jul 27, 2018
Talking About TalkersAre you afraid that no one will answer your questions when you’re leading your small group? I’m afraid of the opposite: that someone will…Jul 20, 2018Jul 20, 2018
Why Small Groups?In my first blog post, I argued that small groups or adult Sunday school classes have a unique role to play in a healthy church. It makes…Jun 29, 2018Jun 29, 2018
The Awkwardness of Wrong AnswersOne of the hard things about teaching adults is how to handle when they are wrong. There is an awkward moment where you ask a question, and…Jun 18, 2018Jun 18, 2018
Six Ways Small Groups Are Better Than SermonsI’m always disappointed when I go into a Sunday School class and it turns out to be another sermon. It’s a huge missed opportunity. There…Mar 21, 2018Mar 21, 2018