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5 Common Small Group Myths (and the Truth to Help Transform Your Group)

Small group members aren't always the best of friends ... and four more small group points people sometimes don't understand.

John Piper: 9 Standards of “Small Forms of Togetherness”

These are the must-haves for small groups according to Desiring God's John Piper.

Your Small Group Must Be a “NO SPIN” Zone

"Spin" is a dangerous thing as it misleads and keeps you from knowing the real truth, but it happens in small groups all the time.

EVERY Small Group Needs a Vision

Your small group is destined to die a slow, complacent, even cordial death without direction.

Crying Over Spilled Coffee: When Things Don’t Go Right

What do you do when things don't go right for your small group?

When Should I Launch Small Groups in My New Church?

"I’ve seen it work both ways, and I’ve also seen it work to launch small groups at nearly the same time as the public worship service."

Toxic Leaders

Organizational toxicity is the result of toxic leadership.

Don’t Answer That! Facilitating vs. Teaching

Learn the difference between a small group teacher and a facilitator.

What Should Your Group Study Next? Answer These Five Questions

Answer all five of these questions and you can navigate the sea of curriculum choices successfully.

5 Signs Your Disciplemaking Design Isn’t Working (and 10 Ways to Create One That Works)

If you discover that you have a bad disciplemaking design (based on your results), then it’s time to rethink your method. Mark Howell gives some great, time-tested advice.

Getting GREAT Groups: Don’t Settle for “Good”

While understanding group leadership techniques is important, doing them well does not make for GREAT groups. At best, you will get "good" group meetings.

4 Influencers Small Group Leaders Can’t Ignore

A small group leader would be wise to know about and understand four influencers that affect the way the small group they lead thinks and processes during a conversational Bible study.

10 Stupid Things Preventing Your Small Group from Growing

Mike Mack advises leaders to avoid these situations to promote growth in your group.

Dealing With a Dominator

A new person joins your group and suddenly they’re dominating every conversation.

5 Ground Rules for Effective Groups

Small group specialist Bill Donahue sets five important ground rules to create an environment for growth.

8 Habits of a Life-Changing Small Group Leader

Mark Howell describes the "preferred future" of a small group leader.

10 Traits of a MAGNETIC Team Leader

People with these qualities are magnets for followers and volunteers.

Mental and Emotional Illness in Small Groups

Statistics show that, out of 12 people in a small group, two struggle with a mental or emotional illness.

3 Barriers to Community in People’s Lives

Here are a few barriers that must be broken down if you are going to cultivate authentic, God-breathed community in the spiritual life of your church.

Does Your Church Even NEED Small Groups?

Allen White helped a couple of dozen churches recruit group leaders and has launched thousands of groups across the country just in the past season. Did something go wrong?

‘The Church Is Called To Salt, Not Sugar,’ Says Pastor John...

John Amanchukwu Sr. serves as the First Assistant to the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

Articles for Small Group Leaders