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Does Your Work Matter to Your Church? 10 Ways to Know

"I don’t think my pastor understands what I do or believes my work and ministry matter.” This oft-repeated, sad comment reveals bad theology and,...

Avoiding Adultery in Small Groups

Alan Danielson suggests guidelines for avoiding impropriety (and temptation) in your group meetings.

3 Characteristics of Irrelevant Small Groups

Biblical community will never be irrelevant, but just because a group of Christians meets together doesn't mean that group is relevant.

4 Things to Tell Your Group Before the Christmas Break

Group members can commit more deeply than ever to Christ and to the group—with a little help.

Why I Still Believe in Small Groups

Nine reasons why Craig Groeschel still thinks small groups are effective ministry, no matter what people say.

12 Critical Reasons Why Corporate Worship Isn’t Enough

Spiritual growth is so much more than information transfer.

5 Blind Spots of Small Group Ministries Everywhere

Make sure your small group ministries are accessible and easy for the unconnected to join.

2 Sure Killers of Your Small Group

Don’t let these suck the life out of your group's trust and relationships.

Overcoming Depression: The Bible’s 12 Steps

When depression is more situational than clinical, use this "prescription" to take wise actions and encourage right thinking.

3 Pseudo-Communities in the Local Church

When we don’t build community on Christ and His work for us, we will build community on something less.

12 Cultural Trends Church Leaders Can't Ignore

We all see them. Our lives are impacted by them every day. But many leaders are not talking about their impact.

3 Signs It's Time to Multiply Your Group

Some ideas on the best time to start a new group and how to do it well.

Ready to Kick Group Ministry Up a Notch? 5 Things You Could Do Right Now

Unlock potential and open new doors for your small group ministry TODAY.

Accountability Groups: The Tyranny of Do More, Try Harder

When the goal becomes conquering our sin instead of soaking in the conquest of our Savior, we actually begin to shrink spiritually.

4 Degrees of Discussion Questions to Go Deeper

Andrew Mason always makes sure to offer his group one or two of these discussion questions to help people get out of their comfort zones.

Small Group Leader Recruitment Methods We Need to "Delete"

I love the delete key on my computer. If I make a mistake, just one click takes me back to start over. If only it could be that easy in small group ministry.

What Does Christ-Like Maturity Look Like? 15 Characteristics

The Gospels show what a small group leader modeling Christlikeness should look like. Rick Howerton shows you where.

6 Game-Changers for Small Group Ministry

You know, that thing you've seen a million times ... but once you see it—once you notice it—you can never miss it again.

3 Reasons to Stop Doing One-on-One Discipleship

Jim Egli: "I've quit doing one-on-one discipleship, and so should you. Here's why."

9 Statements That Will Destroy Your Small Group

Leaders will tank their groups if they succumb to this kind of thinking.

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

Articles for Small Group Leaders