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5 Wrong Assumptions About the Impact of Small Groups

Mark Howell - June 10, 2015

Do you have an assumption or two about small group ministry impact that you need to grow out of?

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Small Groups vs. Sunday School?

Steve Gladen - June 4, 2015

If the goal is to teach the Word of God, does it matter if your people meet in a church classroom or living room?

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

Steven Lee - June 2, 2015

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

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

John Piper - May 31, 2015

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

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Your Small Group Must Be a “NO SPIN” Zone

Rick Howerton - May 25, 2015

"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.

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EVERY Small Group Needs a Vision

Marshall Segal - May 21, 2015

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

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

Phil Davis - May 7, 2015

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

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When Should I Launch Small Groups in My New Church?

Mark Howell - May 3, 2015

"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."

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Toxic Leaders

Bill Donahue - April 21, 2015

Organizational toxicity is the result of toxic leadership.

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Don’t Answer That! Facilitating vs. Teaching

Brian Proffitt - April 19, 2015

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

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What Should Your Group Study Next? Answer These Five Questions

Mike Mack - April 13, 2015

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

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

Mark Howell - April 9, 2015

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.

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

Scott Boren - April 1, 2015

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

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4 Influencers Small Group Leaders Can’t Ignore

Rick Howerton - March 26, 2015

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.

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10 Stupid Things Preventing Your Small Group from Growing

Mike Mack - March 25, 2015

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

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Dealing With a Dominator

Saddleback Church - March 24, 2015

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

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5 Ground Rules for Effective Groups

Bill Donahue - March 23, 2015

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

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8 Habits of a Life-Changing Small Group Leader

Mark Howell - March 22, 2015

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

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10 Traits of a MAGNETIC Team Leader

Rick Howerton - March 18, 2015

People with these qualities are magnets for followers and volunteers.

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Mental and Emotional Illness in Small Groups

Kirby Holmes - March 17, 2015

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

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Jesse T. Jackson - April 23, 2024

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