WHAT IS LIFEline?

LIFEline is a blog specifically created for LIFE Group facilitators at Barefoot Church.
Barefoot LIFE Groups are small groups of people who come together to experience:
Love - Instruction - Fellowship - Encouagement
This site is a place of information, inspiration and encouragement. Please feel free to offer suggestions, pose problems or just make comments. The majority of the postings will be about facilitating and growing a LIFE Group.
If you are a LIFE Group facilitator, become a follower so that you can be kept up-to-date.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Missional LIFE Groups

Sometimes LIFE Groups can form around mission vision for nursing homes, neighborhoods, community needs, etc. Check out this video and see if God might be wanting you to be a missional LIFE Group leader. Call me at: 843-280-1270 if you want to talk.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Ice Breaker Activity


Ice breakers are a great way to help people learn more about each other and to lighten up an environment. Here is one you might want to try.

FACT OR FICTION?

Ask everyone to write on a piece of paper THREE things about themselves which may not be known to the others in the group. Two are true and one is not.
Taking turns they read out the three ‘facts’ about themselves and the rest of the group votes which are true and false. There are always surprises. This simple activity is always fun, and helps the group and leaders get to know more about each other.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Group Conflict is Inevidable

Most of the time we tend to avoid or deny conflict. In reality, conflict and its proper resolution can actually build community. Check this out:

Identify Your Group Dynamic

You might have a talker; you might have silence; it might be boring; it might be difficult. How do you deal with these group dynamics? The following video may help you.

Dealing with "The Talker" in Your Group

We have all had the person who seems to dominate the discussion in a group. This can be very damaging to the group dynamic and must be dealt with. Here are a couple thoughts: