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3 Steps to Good Communication

Chet Gladkowski - November 9, 2023

It certainly looks like everyone is talking but very few are trying to communicate or listen. If only there were 3 steps to good communication. But wait--perhaps there are!

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Why Small Groups Need Effective Bible Teachers

Josh Hunt - November 8, 2023

Effective Bible Teachers result in classes that pray, people who serve, and individuals who read their Bibles and follow what it says.

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A right-brain oriented small group ministry opts to have their groups meet and seek fellowship with one another and explore curriculum through the context of relationships that bring the joy of small groups.

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Two Lessons From Joshua About the God of Strategy

Rick Warren - November 7, 2023

In order to possess the promised land they were going to have to knock out seven major enemies. Even the Promised Land has problems. Israel needed the God of strategy.

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Small Group Leader’s Guide: How to Make Things Not Awkward

Meredee Berg - October 31, 2023

We’ve all been to them: awkward small groups. For one reason or another, something wasn’t clicking.

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What Is a Right Number of Groups in a Healthy Church?

Allen White - October 30, 2023

You work hard in your small group ministry. It’s great to know how well you’re doing, right? So, what is a healthy number of groups for a healthy church?

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Innovate Your Way to Better Small Groups

Josh Hunt - October 30, 2023

Here are some key truths about innovation and how it can help you build better small groups at your church.

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7 Ways to Respond To Negative People in Church

Ron Edmondson - October 28, 2023

Dealing with negative people in church has been a huge part of my work. I talk with pastors every week who tell me they have large groups of people who are always negative about something they are doing.

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We All Need Grace and Peace

Chet Gladkowski - October 26, 2023

Grace and peace are two of those words that get thrown around a lot, but few people really get what they mean.

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The Power of Vision

Rick Howerton - October 24, 2023

What inspires a leader to give his or her life to a particular goal? The power of vision is what makes a leader great. In fact, visionless leaders aren't leaders at all—they're managers.

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Spiritual Maturity: 5 Signs You DON’T Have It

Carey Nieuwhof - October 23, 2023

Often what we call spiritual maturity … isn't. In fact, at least five of the common claims we make about having spiritual maturity actually show we lack it.

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7 Words of Encouragement for Leaders of Small Groups

Rick Howerton - October 20, 2023

For those small group pastors lacking the gift of encouragement, maybe some of these phrases are phrases you could speak to a small group leader.

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3 Subtle Ways to Redirect Awkward Conversations

Evan Doyle - October 19, 2023

Knowing when to continue awkward conversations or to stop them (and what to say) requires the wisdom of God.

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3 Times Jesus Modeled How To Treat Sinners

Matt Brown - October 13, 2023

"We need both gentleness and holy truth."

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The Meaning of Membership

Chet Gladkowski - October 12, 2023

The meaning of membership says that we “are” members of his body. Period. It’s a statement of fact. It’s true, so anything other than true is false. It’s something that we already are.

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7 Small Group Leader Appreciation Ideas That Will Make a Difference

Small Groups - October 10, 2023

Here, from some of the most noted authorities on small groups, is a treasure-trove of small group leader appreciation ideas.

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The Secret of Gentle Confrontation

Clint Archer - October 8, 2023

Too many Christians are scared to say something. They don’t want to do the work of keeping a brother or sister accountable. Too many Christians are cowardly when it comes to the vital task of gentle confrontation.

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How To Avoid the Spiritual Growth ‘Trap’

Ray Hollenbach - October 5, 2023

A small group can be a place for spiritual growth and responsibility, yet even though self-discipline has great power, it comes at the risk of locating the source of that power in us instead of the grace of God.

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5 Ways to Increase Small Group Size

Adam Erlichman - October 5, 2023

Sometimes Christians hide, and that’s ok, but we don’t want them to stay hidden. Other times, they’re looking for you too. Here are five ways you can find new people to increase your small group size.

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Don’t Give Up on Your Bible Study So Quickly

Mike Leake - October 3, 2023

When something in God’s Word unsettles us we should not be quick to leave it for the more comfortable places. Yes, there may be times when we have to table some of our concerns and pick them up at a time when we’re in a healthier place.

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