tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65988880226380527542012-01-19T14:04:17.213-05:00An inside look at CCW small Group Life. (formerly "Group Life Wired")Christian Church in the Wildwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00892067953436826086noreply@blogger.comBlogger601100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598888022638052754.post-44574409456892393212012-01-19T14:04:00.000-05:002012-01-19T14:04:17.225-05:00

Happy New Year! Training our leaders is the focus of January Group Life - with "Foundations 3" underway in a big way. Thank you to all of our leaders who are attending these 3 hour sessions built to help new, veteran, and future leaders make disciples here at CCW! Last night (Wednesday January 18) almost 70 leaders attended the first Wednesday session (part 2 next week) and we are expecting a

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A great reminder of the hope we have and the amazing work God is doing through all of our Care Groups - Life Recovery (Celebrate) for men & women, Divorce Care, Grief Share, Single Moms, Cornerstone, Cancer Support, Upward Bound, Finding Forgiveness, and more...Anne, Joyce, Buddy, Sherri, Kim, Ed & Linda, Robert & Christine, Dave & Connie, Godfrey & Barbara, Ayana, Fred & Frances...praise God and

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Praying for a team of Group Life Coaches at CCW - meeting November 22 to lay the groundwork and get started. Looking forward to an incredible 2012 - praise God! Here are some great videos re: what GL coaching is all about - enjoy the series here: http://www.maclakeonline.com/category/coaching/ SGC: 1-The Heart of a Coach from Seacoast Church on Vimeo.

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Which of these 4 videos would you show at the Group Life Leadership Luncheon? Check them all out...good stuff. Funny teamwork: Inspirational leadership: Jesus leader: Find Someone Like You (one in a series):

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CCW Group Life Leader Luncheon this Sunday! When:   Sunday, October 23 after 2nd service...12:30 - 2:00 pm. Where:  Building B Who:     Small group leaders, teachers, ministry leaders, and future leaders. * Fantastic FREE LUNCH. * Childcare if needed. * To appreciate YOU and all you do for Christ's Kingdom here at CCW! * Set the vision for CCW Group Life in 2012. * Introduction of Group Life

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Group Life :: InSites (formerly "Group Life Wired), will offer fun, practical, and inspiring things that every CCW Group Life leader should know...plus the latest news and updates on everything CCW Group Life.  It's all coming soon, so check back often for weekly posts you won't want to miss! Meanwhile, check out the links and archives to the right...you'll love digging, learning, and growing in

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Oh yeah, the GLWired blog is buckled firmly in the backseat so far in 2011. Multiple projects. Facebook. Life. But there's reason to be wired, for sure. CCW is seeking the "Heart of a Disciple" this year. We have been through the ABC's of Financial Freedom series, taught Biblical Discipleship in a Matthew 4:19 mini-series, and are now launching into "The 7 Checkpoints of Discipleship". More on

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Hey gang, Christmas is an amazing time of the year, and a time like no other to "Serve the World" in your small group! Jump in as a family, small group, table group...and spread the reason for the season - Jesus Christ - to someone in need!Here are some ideas:Christmas Food Drive:"Feed Our Kids" is collecting food for needy families & homeless kids in Hernando County.Your group can join in! Bring

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Hey CCW Group Life Leaders!The holiday season is here - Merry Christmas - and 2011 is on the way!Here's some info and important Group Life dates you need looking ahead:Sunday, December 5: Family Gifts of Love Sunday AM teaching series begins **.Small Group Discussion questions will be available on weekly sermon notes.Use them in your small group as you like...the series is based on "The 5 Love

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Group Life: Family Reunion! Love Others at CCW with the Fall Group Life lineup - featuring the preaching series "Family Reunion". Studies are happening in Home Groups, Wednesday night's "Dig Deeper" study, and more. Plus, join us for Wednesday night dinner & groups for all ages, , and more!Also check out the weekly sermon notes and brand new RESOURCE CENTER in the gym for great ways to

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Sweet idea - we'd sub Journey groups with CCW Group Life...of course!Small Group Promo 1 from Journey Church on Vimeo.

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We're kicking off a new sermon / Group Life series this Sunday - more on that to come...but for now this video clip from Francis Chan might get you wired up to journey through Acts with us! Francis Chan - #CatWest '09 from Catalyst on Vimeo.

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Many of these people are involved with Group Life. All of them have been touched and changed by our Risen Savior! Praise God, He is alive, and we are free!Easter Cardboard Testimonies from Nate Graham on Vimeo.

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Thanks to Shane Kingery for sharing these thoughts about his sister. We miss her.Dear Friends,I’ve tried to sit down and write this e-mail a few times over this past week and I still don’t know what to say. A week and a half ago, March 17th, my sister Kylee was rushed to the hospital where she had an emergency c-section. Her forth child, Caleb Matthew Boden, was healthy for being 5 weeks

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OK, so the weather is not exactly Spring-ish...but we do have some big Group Life news for the upcoming weeks: First of all, THANK YOU LEADERS for your incredible service, leadership, and love to Jesus and His people. What you do week in & week out really matters - and I thank God for you in my prayers! Keep up the amazing work! April, 2010 will launch our new "spring quarter" groups. Here are

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The Love & Respect(www.loveandrespect.com) class on Wednesday nights has been fantastic! I've loved the teaching and seeing our table groups grow together, and I hear about some really good things happening in homes & marriages through the week. Last week, in honor of Valentines day, I asked the group for their favorite date night ideas...Here they are:- Sakura Japanese Restaurant on Commercial

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In November my high school guys small group decided they wanted to go to the Impact football tournament at Florida Christian College. They would lead the charge to put together a team and we could begin preparing for the big weekend in February.For over 2 months we practiced. We saw many players come and go during this time. God molded us through numerous trials - like I have never seen a team

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Funny how a blog fades into the background of life when holidays, family visits, a growing church, and critical life issues hit you all at once. It's like getting off at the wrong exit on the road to Blogville. Before you know it, you're 61 days out of the way. You hit bumpy dirt roads and wind through mountains and valleys. It's a road filld with both pain and wonderful surprises. Then you pull

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Group Life L.I.V.E. is THIS SUNDAY November 29th for all of our Group Life leaders! It's Thanksgiving week, and this free lunch is a great way for us to say THANK YOU to all of you who serve, love, and lead others in CCW Group Life. Hope you can make it for the amazing Cajun Chicken Pasta, a look at our Winter group lineup, brief training theme, and more. It's a packed 100 minutes. Childcare is

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It's a no-brainer, but I love how small groups gather, share intimate needs, praises, and life issues - study and seek God's will...and then pray for each other. Really pray. Like for each other as parents, our kids and spouses. This week, with so many people in the hospital, having surgery, and being sick - groups are rallying around each other in prayer. Dave is preaching a mini-series about

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OK, I know not everyone who is in a small group has kids. But whoa - those of us who do - we can really get wired over the support we receive as parents. Group Life provides prayers, insight, and focused study like no other place. Over the past few weeks, our Wednesday night group has been studying "Effective Parenting in a Defective World". Chip Ingram teaches from the screen, and then in small

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Foundations is the CCW series that explains our mission statement "To be Christ followers who Love God, Love Others, and Serve the World". Foundations 1 is our "What We Believe Class" taught be Dave Pardue. Foundations 2 is "Loving God: Discovering Biblical and CCW Worship". John Murphy just got done leading this for the first time, and wow. 25 people attend this group weekly and John did a

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OK I admit, I've known about Facebook for years and finally joined a while ago.Then I decided the whole thing was too crazy for me. I can only handle so much information, connection, and networking before my little brain explodes.However, this week I have been re-convicted that lives are being touched by the Facebook monster's incomprehensible tentacles.I have heard amazing stories and been a

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I'm wired. I know, here in Florida we don't have all of the exciting leaf-changing and cool breezes that Fall brings to other places...but school has begun, families have settled in, snowbirds are packing their bags, football season is in high gear......and oh yeah, all of the CCW groups have begun. Finally!Check out some of the Fall CCW Group Life News:- CCW Foundations Series: Sunday mornings

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10 days ago, Uncle Hollis passed away and went to be with the Lord. As I spoke at his funeral, I once again realized that my wife and kids are my # 1 small group. Logan, Kaley, and Lisa, our (grand) parents & cousins - - although very far away - are the dearest part of our lives. It was good for us all to be together. The Lord did amazing things that weekend, not the least of which was bringing

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OK, I have to go back to Pastoral Care for a minute.You can re-read post #30...but life has really taken a turn in the 16 days since I wrote it.I have seen pastoring - the "priesthood of all believers" truly come alive through Group Life. Here are 4 recent, very personal examples:1. While on our retreat, Joe Mortillaro died. Joe is the son of the Olson's, who just happen to be in my Group Life

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Although I have a few examples of communication through Group Life networking, what really matters most to me today is this:I am in Indianapolis with family, we are spending days in the hospital with a close relative battling cancer. My small group of Dave & Jeff took our wives to a retreat in the mountains - but after 4 days of rest and renewal, things got crazy. While visiting my mom, she went

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Although CCW doesn't really follow the model Treat describes below, small groups undoubtedly play a part in reaching people for Christ. Standing in the baptistry with my friend Ron this week helped me realize that many people have come to Christ and been baptized by someone in their small group or family. Many people at CCW (OK, no eskimos) have had this amazing experience - and might not have

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July has been a crazy month - lots of people in hospitals, marital challenges...a surgery here and a lost job there...what a time for small groups to step up and care for each other. And they are. There are so many stories to tell, of food brought over, prayer, babysat kids...a visit here and a donation there. People shepherding people - loving one another as Jesus taught us to - we call is

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My dog Maddie has this problem. She is too big too think she is small anymore. Ripping full speed through the house, jumping in your lap, trying to fit in small holes chasing lizards. She is cute, though. At CCW we work hard at the reverse. Churches that grow larger have to work to stay small. Our goal is to connect people to relationships - in smaller groups outside of the Sunday services. It

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At CCW, Community is the idea that No One Stands Alone. NOSA means we study together, hurt together, laugh together, eat together, grow together, and interact in ways we cannot do by ourselves. Whether it's two gathered in His name or a group of hundreds, at CCW we do life... together.Here is the first of 6 reasons to get wired about small groups by Dave Treat:Healthy Community: if your goal is

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What? This blog article caught my attention. The comments following the article are from the nation's top Group Life thinkers. Check it out here:http://www.willowcreek.com/grpBlog/post/Small-Groups-are-Dying.aspxThe next 6 Group Life Wired posts will explore why the CCW's Group Life Ministry is alive and well...along with a corresponding list of Dave Treat's "6 Reasons to Have a Small Group

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Here is a great way you can help needy families in Hernando County... Small Groups can donate funds, supplies, or come serve as a group!http://www.ccwildwood.com/service-a-outreach/local-outreach-mainmenu-104Sign up and get your group wired...by serving together!

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Hey, they are a small group...and...it's just...cool. Sorry about the music; here's the Youtube version:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LHF4mLtPvc&feature=SeriesPlayList&p=49D327C7DD88A3D0

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So it's been a while since writing here...I know better. But honestly, June has been a time of spiritual awkwardness for this formerly blind man. However...Preaching on the healing of a man born blind in John 9 (July 5) helped refresh my perspective. http://www.ccwildwood.com/celebration/sermon-audio-mainmenu-44Nothing like reflecting on who and where we were before we met Jesus to get us

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Life at The Office.Some people would say we're just a "staff". We work together. We share office space. I beg to differ. This is a loving bunch, and we spend a lot of our lives together.Take today for example.It's my birthday. Yeah. 43 years old, or retirement age for a Major League baseball player. My morning started out eventful - as in nothing went right. Like an episode of The Office for real

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You can get wired about 9:00 AM Sunday mornings! Whether you are a brand new, potential, or veteran group leader, come to the Group Life Leadership Class at CCW. We are learning together as we do life together! Featuring the DVD series "ReGroup", plus supplemental and CCW-specific material, this class is for you. Come on over this Sunday and get wired about Group Life!Check out these links below

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Need a reason to get wired? It's this Sunday, May 31st.12:54 PM in Building D. at CCW.Free. Food. Fun.Leadership. Interaction. Vision. Encouragement.100 minutes getting to know each other better, to meet small group leaders, to check out some resources, to get some training, and to just remember...why you do what you do. Good stuff. See you there. It's also the most beautiful woman in the world's

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Reflection. One of God's best gifts. That 5 Guys burger I had with Logan yesterday was soooo good. Small Groups have changed my life:Family. The wrong crowd. Roommates. Youth Groups. The right crowd. Staff meetings. My home groups. My accountability partners. Youth Leaders. Memorial Day: Men & Women who have died so I can sit here, free to type, free to live.Those I've known who fight and have

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What Fires Your Jets About Leading a Small Group?Reminding ourselves of what's great about leading a small group can give us new energy.Article from Small Group Dynamics by Johanna Reardonhttp://blog.smallgroups.com/2009/05/what_fires_your_jets_about_lea.htmlCCW Group Life Leaders sign up for Group Life LIVE Luncheon here: www.ccwildwood.com Go to "Group Life - Leader Resources"Don't miss this

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http://www.tampabay.com/news/education/k12/article998348.eceMaybe he does need a haircut, but I sure do love that kid.Seeing him grow into a young man of God is one of the greatest things in my life. Every day with him is a blessing.I Praise God for Logan, his teachers, youth pastors, small group leaders, and friends. You can truly make a difference when you serve into the hearts of a child. A

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Freshiness: Something new; original; tasty. "Freshiness" does not exactly define the summer movie lineup. 2009 Summer Movie Preview - Sequels, prequels, and spin-offs include X-Men Origins ( I give it a 7 out of 10). That's a small group right there...Star Trek, Terminator 3, Land of the Lost (love those sleestaks), Harry Potter 6, Ice Age 3, Night at the

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OK, so let me have it. I talked about "Revolutionary Compassion" this weekend (April 26).Let me know your thoughts, what was right, what was wrong, what you think.Here are some ideas of how Groups & families can reach out together. So, Would you rather reach out alone or in a group? Why or why not?Either way, remember...Small things done with great love can change the world.

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Praise God, we had a fantastic weekend at CCW!Thousands came to the new building dedication Service and Block Party - a full day of celebration and fun. More on that another day.The St. Pete times ran a great article the day before the event: Christian Church in the Wildwood shares services, new facilityOur small groups were all over the place...Saturday night, the Pardue home group did an

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Praise God for what He is doing! Wow, April has been a whirlwind of wired! CCW is growing, buzzing, changing, and learning together...as we seek to follow Christ... by loving God, loving others, and serving the world. Easter Weekend we saw over 1200 people in our celebration services!The Block Party is this Sunday, featuring community organizations, family activities, free food, entertainment,

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The LIVE luncheon was fantastic Sunday. Thanks to all who showed up, especially to the most beautiful cook in the world and her fabulous burrrito bar. Man we get wired when we hear stories of what God is doing, and He is creating some stories in CCW small groups. We heard some of them at LIVE Sunday:~ Gloria, an unbeliever who allowed a group to meet at her house, accepts Christ and is baptized

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Group Life L.I.V.E. is coming this Sunday!You gotta get wired about a chance for about 100 minutes of Leadership, Interaction, Vision, Encouragement, and..oh yeah...burritos. LIVE is this Sunday, March 29 at 1:00 PM. Group leaders, possible group leaders, and anyone who attends CCW and wants to be in a small group is invited. It only happens every 5th Sunday.Sign up at CCW, call the office, or

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So Chad writes me yesterday and tells me our friend's grandma is real sick.Our Wednesday night guys group should go visit them in the hospital. Great idea. Our group gets to minister together, plus care for a friend who really needs it right now. God gave us a great experience together. I love hearing my brothers pray, especially 9 guys in a hospital hallway. I love seeing them be Jesus to others

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Pastor Craig Groeschel at Lifechurch.tv recently wrote this article, check it out:Why I Still Believe In Small Groups - LifeChurch.tv : swerve When you're done, scroll down and read the other articles on "community". Great stuff. Thanks to Chad Pardue for hunting this down.Meanwhile, I'm off to Kissimmee to meet with one of my lesser-known small groups, the Rotisserrie Chicken Baseball League. 14

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Your group could be "Bringing Serving Back"."Go ahead, fill up on me"...classic. This vid may be a little old, but it still gets me wired.

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We love to serve...serving God by serving others is what Christians do... (Mark 10:45), and we do it best together. We can serve in our small groups...and you gotta love that.Here's what I mean:Best recent examples of Group Service:~ Bob Beason's Sunday PM group went over to the new building and did all kinds of "odd jobs". Together, they gave over 60 hours of service and had a blast doing it! If

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OK, I admit it, I took Mr. Hunt's Anatomy & Physiology class in high school. I passed the class, but not without...passing out in class. OK, not that kind of passing out. Not that it couldn't have happened between dissecting a cat and watching that live action childbirth movie. Yeah, you know. That one.OK, delete that image from your mind...back to passing out: Besides the cool stuff (above), all

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Say Anything, Except..."I like this group. You guys remind me of when I was young and stupid.""CCW can't stop me, they can only hope to contain me"."All I’m looking for is a Godly woman, it doesn’t matter that you’re not attractive "" Someone tell me the highlights from Dave's sermon Sunday. I fell asleep"."I’ll try being nicer if you try being smarter." " I have a prayer request for (insert

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Group Life is something worth preaching about!The CCW teaching theme this year is Christos: Two weeks ago, I had the honor to preach about Jesus and His own Group Life.Please post your thoughts and questions (if you have any) about the talk on this blog.Quick review:Jesus lived the Group Life.Jesus called these men "that they might be with Him". Jesus set the standard for discipleship: Group

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God is amazing, groups are popping, andlife is moving quick.It's March already?So it's been a couple of months since the last post(although the old posts have been updated), sorry.But we're back on track, so just grab the new year and run. Here's a little catch-up:The Caputo family had a great holiday season, vacationed in Indiana, went skiiing, got a new puppy named Maddie, celebrated the Gators

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Leadership, Interaction. Vision. Encouragement.Every 3 months. 5th Sundays. Leaders meet, train, pray, laugh, and eat.Cajun Chicken Pasta. Homemade.Vision cast. 2009.Time has come.Room to grow.Thank you, LifeGroup Leaders.For all you do for Jesus.For serving. For leading.Next LIVE.: Sunday, March 29th.Details at http://www.ccwildwood.com/Just another reason to love...Group Life.

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Maybe it's just this terrible headcold, but something is oozing out of me...I think it's passion. See, I get all worked (wired) up about people connecting together and growing in Christ. Group life. Group life is where the rubber meets the road, the syrup covers the pancakes, the squirrels get the nuts. In God's plan for making disciples, small groups are where it's at. They are found all over

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We want every person at CCW experience GroupLife!GroupLife: The CCW way of connecting people into groups... Groups who meet regularly... Groups who grow spiritually in Christ,Groups who know and to care for each other... ...as they love God, love people, and serve the world.The heart of Jesus is seen in small groups.The heart of His church is displayed in small groups.The heart of CCW is

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