Articles for Small Group Leaders

It’s good practice to communicate expectations, outline the commitment involved, and establish common goals in your small group.

Here’s the reality every pastor understands about small group strategy all too well: Engaging people in small groups can be a battle.

Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 10 teach believers in Christ that we should do what our conscience allows us to do, and we should do it with thankfulness to the glory of God. Here's how to apply that truth in the context of church division.

In recovery, folks say, “We’re only as sick as our secrets.” Porn is the sickest of the secrets.

Perhaps the number one destroyer of transparency is asking questions that are closed-ended and don’t allow people to share.

Jim Egli tells of his experience with bad icebreakers and how you can avoid them.

It’s not the mountain-top experience that’s the most dangerous. No, it’s the return to reality--the mountain bottom experience--where people trip, fall, injure themselves.

When it comes to connection ideas, "simple" means just providing opportunities! Below are three simple connection ideas you can try to help foster connections with those who are new.