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Re: Using A Blog For Small Group

churchpunk — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:11:36 -0000

Thanks for the comment Chris. I am glad that you enjoyed the post. I will probably be writing a lot more on small group stuff in the future. I hope that you come back for those discussions as well.

Re: Using A Blog For Small Group

chrisrivers — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:12:16 -0000

Great comments and post! Love the passion. I tried something very similar, but I used Ning.com. It is a great way to connect with your group if your church doesn't offer this type of service. Check out my small group at http://scc-fight-club.ning..... Making one is pretty easy and can be a good way for you to connect with your people outside of meeting together, that is if your Church Software Company doesn't already offer this type of service ;)

Re: Using A Blog For Small Group

churchpunk — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:17:10 -0000

Right now our primary means of communication is in person during our small group meetings every other week. The creation of the blog was intended to supplement the small group community by helping us to connect and communicate on the 13 days that we do not meet with each other. All of our small group members are married couples with 2+ kids each with hectic schedules and activities to jump around each week. It made sense to me that we could make a connection online when it was convenient for each individual. I could read other peoples updates at night when I have free time whereas someone else may have free time during the day to read and update. Unfortunately, it did not work very well for my group. I have seen online small groups work, but there is definitely a major element missing without personal interaction. I personally am just a relational junkie and I like to keep people up to speed with my crazy life and keep up with how everyone else is doing. Thanks for the comment Bailey. I like it when conversation gets stirred up around here.

Re: Using A Blog For Small Group

bbailey76 — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:56:51 -0000

Chris blog's and emails only contain about 7% of actually communication. They are missing all of the non verbal and audio communication, I can total understand wanting to have more personal interaction. If that is you primary medium of communication, I would be left wanting a whole lot more. Just a thought.

Bailey