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February 4, 2010

Steve Jobs and Small Groups

I do not own an iPhone and I am jealous of those that do—let's get that out of the way. But my wife and I did take the plunge a couple of years ago to purchase an iPod Touch, so I know what Apple means when they say "There's an app for that." (My favorite, and the only one I've actually paid for, is a creative little game called "Crayon Physics.")

But what about small-group leaders? Are there any applications out there that would support, encourage, equip, or otherwise benefit group leaders? I am not aware of any. (And if you are, please let us all know about it in the Comments section below.)

That's why I was intrigued when my friend Randall Neighbour told me he is looking into developing an iPhone App that would be specifically designed for small-group leaders. The only problem is that Randall is not exactly sure about what kind of app would be most helpful. In fact, he asked for my help in figuring that out.

So let's help! What kinds of problems or annoying situations do you frequently encounter as a small-group leader that could be solved through technology? Have you ever thought, I wish there was an app that could...? Is there an app that you really enjoy that could be tweaked or adapted to benefit group leaders?

You can add your thoughts to the conversation happening over at Randall's blog, The Naked Truth About Small-Groups Ministry, or you can post in the Comments section below.

By the way, if you're not familiar with Randall, he is an Editorial Advisor for SmallGroups.com (which automatically makes him a stand-up kind of guy). He is also the President of TOUCH Outreach Ministries, which is a great resource provider for churches and small groups. Check them out!

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posted by Sam O'Neal on February 4, 2010 11:41 AM