Rick Howerton

Rick has one passion... To see “a biblical small group within walking distance of every person on the planet.” He is presentlythe Global Small Group Environmentalist at NavPress Publishing. Rick has authored or co-authored multiple books, studies, and leader training resources including Destination Community: Small Group Ministry Manual, The Gospel and the Truth: Living the Message of Jesus, Small Group Life Ministry Manual: A New Approach to Small Groups, Redeeming the Tears: a Journey Through Grief and Loss, Small Group Life: Kingdom, Small Group Kickoff Retreat: Experiential Training for Small Group Leaders, and Great Beginnings: Your First Small Group Study. Rick’s varied ministry experiences as a collegiate pastor, small group pastor, teaching pastor, full-time trainer and church consultant, as well as having been a successful church planter gives him a perspective of church life that is all-encompassing and multi-dimensional. Rick is a highly sought after communicator and trainer speaking at or leading training in forty settings annually.

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The Pros and Cons of DVD-driven Bible Studies
Rick Howerton
DVD driven curriculum is popular but has received much criticism.

Motivating Group Members to Love Each Other
Rick Howerton
Rick Howerton gives some practical advice on how to bring your group into a Christlike love relationship with one another.

3 Things Small Group Pastors Could Learn From My ER Doctor
Rick Howerton
Rick Howerton introduces us to a leader who served graciously while leading his team with authority.

Should Small Group Leaders Study More Theology?
Rick Howerton
Rick Howerton interviews his church's small group pastor to help consider how much theology plays a role in shepherding a small group.

8 Reasons Many Small Groups Lose Heart
Rick Howerton
A group can be meeting but have no passion for being together. This can be avoided by knowing what causes a group to end up in the place of deadness.

9 Great Things Many Group Members Hate About Small Groups
Rick Howerton
Many group members have a love hate relationship with the group they’re in. But if transformation is to occur, leaders can't give members a pass on these expectations.

6 Reasons Many Small Groups Aren't Transformational
Rick Howerton
Rick Howerton explains how many group leaders miss the mark on transformation.

5 EASY Ways to Serve Your Community
Rick Howerton
Five gospel-centered acts almost any group can do together.

11 Things That Keep Groups From Working
Rick Howerton
Rick Howerton lists common problems that disrupt your small group chemistry and simple solutions for each.

The 10 Commandments of Small Group Leadership
Rick Howerton
Rick Howerton: Maybe these 10 expectations of a great leader will help you as you lead and serve your small group.

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