Microdynamics Group

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to Modify a Sales Receipt That’s Been Deposited in Quickbooks

Do you need to modify a sales receipt that you’ve already deposited into your bank account? In Quickbooks, you can’t edit or otherwise modify a sales receipt after depositing it. However, there’s a simple workaround that will allow you to make changes to it. This involves removing the sales receipt, followed by editing it, and then adding it back to your deposit. It may sound like a lot of work, but it’s actually relatively easy and painless. Here’s how to modify a sales…

How to Use Your MFP/Copier for Bates Stamping

Law firms, and anyone that needs Bates Stamping, can automate the process using their copier. Here's how it works with Canon's imageRUNNER devices.

How do you hang your toilet roll

Following a discussion in our letters pages about what’s deemed common as muck, it’s time to add bathroom class wars to the mix

You're Drinking Coffee All Wrong. Here's How to Fix That. (VIDEO)

Wake up and don't smell (or sip) the coffee. At least not right away. Here's why.

10 Things You Should Know About the U.S. Postal Service

Snail mail doesn’t sound thrilling, but the United States Postal Service is anything but boring. Here are a few facts about the letter carriers in your life.

Tips for sending thoughtful snail mail

I absolutely love finding beautiful snail mail in my mailbox. And I bet you do, too. I’m not talking about bills and advertisements, but a classic, hand-written note from a friend. Getting something written in ink, on real paper is such a novelty in the age of text messages and emails. I have a few…

Why Everyone Needs a Small Group (Even You…)

All month long, we have been focusing on the function and significance of small groups for the development of your students and as a way to track their engagement within your ministry. But it…

Ancient Greeks and The Focus Group

I've never had anyone wear a toga to one of my focus groups. (Once, a bearded man walked in wearing a floral-print sarong and introduced himself as "the premier ass-waxer" in the city. He went by the name of Bambi. And, yes, he was a great respondent.) Now that I have your attention, I'll ask for a bit of patience. There is a connection between togas and focus groups, but it's a meandering path. Last summer, Market Strategies launched a center of excellence…

10 Ways to Shrink Your Group

Most groups and group leaders want their groups to reach new people for Bible study. My wife and I have been visiting a local church, and we have found their groups to be very inviting and open to …

15 Tips for Leading a Small Group Toward Gospel Growth

Leadership Resources wants to see God’s Word flow mightily in every church and every nation. Besides the pulpit (our primary focus), one of the ways God’s Word advances in many churches today is through a small group ministry. How can a small group ministry best submit the group and individual members to the transforming Word …

Let’s Talk About the 3 C’s of Group Therapy

Thousands of group therapy sessions will take place across the nation today. They differ by location, leadership style, topic and dozens of other variationsWith so many audiences and issues, are there really a core group of ingredients that should be weaved into each group therapy session? Well, according to Moe Briggs, Chief Clinical Officer for Kolmac Clinic, the answer is an emphatic “yes.”Briggs suggests…

When to Break Up with Your Study Group

It's not you; it's them. Here, 5 ways to know whether your study group's shortcomings might actually be holding you back, and what to do about it.

FAQ: What is a small group and why should I care?

FAQ—A Frequently Asked Question—What is a small group and why should I care? Well, small groups come in various flavors. There are what we might call affinity ... Read More

The Benefits Of Joining A Running Group

Joining a running group will make you so much stronger.

Everything Triathletes Need to Know About Group Rides

Group rides are social, fun and allow you to ride father and faster than when going solo.

10 Ways to Lead Your Small Group to be Holy