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The Crack in Your Small-Group Ministry

Tony Hill - September 29, 2015

As group leaders the last thing we want to see is someone missing out on a life-changing, faith-changing opportunity simply because we never followed up with them.

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Women in the History of Small Groups

Joel Comiskey - September 27, 2015

"Priscilla is a good example of a woman teacher. "

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Community Matters: The Role of Leadership in Transformational Groups

Ed Stetzer - September 25, 2015

"The quality and kinds of leaders you have in your community will drastically affect the health of your community."

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How to Facilitate Meaningful Group Prayer

Bill Donahue - September 21, 2015

"Your relationship with Christ and with each other will deepen."

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How to Use Others’ feedback to Learn and Grow

Mark Howell - September 15, 2015

"If you want to improve learning in your organization, the smart money is on figuring out how to receive feedback—even off-base or poorly delivered feedback—and use it to fuel growth."

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Simple Rules for Leading Through Tough Times

Mac Lake - September 13, 2015

"Handling challenging situations, difficult decisions or problematic people can make or break your leadership credibility."

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Community Matters: The Role of Transformational Groups in the Church

Ed Stetzer - September 11, 2015

"In a world that is pushing against community, the church must pursue authentic community."

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5 Toxic Small Group Ministry Moves

Mark Howell - September 10, 2015

Avoid these moves that could prove detrimental to your small groups.

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Small Groups Are Meant for Millennials

Amber Day - September 7, 2015

"Christians engaged in genuine community are the answer to keeping the church relevant to a generation seeking something more from the faith they inherited from their parents."

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5 Signs Your Small Group Ministry Needs a Tune-Up

Mark Howell - July 22, 2015

Most of us quickly recognize the signs that there is something wrong with the way our car’s engine sounds or feels. Do you know the signs when something's wrong with your ministry?

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The Personal Devotional Life of an Effective Small Group Leader

Rick Howerton - July 20, 2015

When you read the title of this article, you probably thought to yourself, “…I feel guilty.” You’re not alone.

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The Sanctifying Act of Meeting Together

Michael Kelley - July 16, 2015

Think about it--what do you have to sacrifice in order to regularly meet with the people of God?

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Defining a Disciple: 5 Important Points

Mark Howell - July 12, 2015

As the Cheshire Cat said to Alice, "If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there."

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5 Essentials for Small Group Health

Randall Neighbour - July 8, 2015

Randall Neighbour has seen small groups live and die for 20 years. Here are the traits of the ones that truly thrive.

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Meet the Miracle Next to You This Sunday Morning

Marshall Segal - July 6, 2015

God performs the miracle of our spiritual growth through people. You receive the Word, sing, give, serve and plan with these people. And you are made holy with these people.

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Is Great Preaching Killing Discipleship?

Rick Howerton - June 28, 2015

Are great sermonizers hindering disciplemaking?

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Allen White: Why Off-Campus Groups Are Just BETTER

Allen White - June 24, 2015

A group's location says a lot about the group.

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10 Common Elements Between Reproducing GROUPS and Reproducing CHURCHES

Andrew Mason - June 22, 2015

Groups that experience a multiplication carry a DNA that can be scaled into bands of leaders with a contagious attitude to expand His church to new horizons.

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4 Ways to Keep Your Groups Alive This Summer

Allen White - June 18, 2015

Many groups automatically decide to break for the summer, assuming it’s too hard to get together. But when was the last time you rethought that assumption?

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LEADING vs. MANAGING Group Ministry

Rick Howerton - June 16, 2015

Leaders lead from an impassioned heart while managers work from a rational mind.

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