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15 Christmas Ideas for Small Groups
If you’re one of the groups that’s meeting throughout the month of December, you may be wondering what you can do for Christmas ideas for small groups that’s a little outside of the norm.
10 Reasons Why a Small Church Tends To Stay Small
Want your church to reach people? Avoid these pitfalls.
Youth Service Ideas: 17 Outreach Options for Church Youth Groups
Do you need youth service ideas for your church's teens? Check out these 17 ideas for youth service projects.
Spiritual Warfare and Small Groups
Spiritual Warfare and Small Groups: church leaders — including small group leaders — are on the front lines of the battle, where the smell of smoke, sweat, and blood always hangs in the air.
10 Reasons Why Small Churches Stay Small (Part 1)
First, an explanation or two, then a definition. Then, finally, 10 reasons small churches stay small. You'll get expert insights to grow your small church.
4 Essentials for a Small Group Pastor
What are the not-to-miss small group pastor essentials? Here are 4 key insights for rookies from a veteran small group point person
Minute to Win It Games: 12 Resources for Fast-Paced Activities
Check out all these minute to win it games! Use and adapt them in your children’s ministry classes or programs.
7 Proven Strategies To Launch More Small Groups
Churches CAN launch more small groups fast enough to keep up with the demand for discipleship, if they change up how they are launching more small groups. Here are 7 things I’ve discovered over the last 15 years in working with over 1,500 churches across North America.
3 Essentials to Building Gospel Community in Small Groups
Gospel Community is a Christian buzzword, usually referring to a group of Christ followers that care for one another, but the scriptures expand on this definition to cast a vision for community that can truly change the world.
5 Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Small Group Leaders
Mike Mack provides some great Christmas gift ideas for your coaches and small group leaders this holiday season.
Thanksgiving Bible Lessons: 12 Great Grateful Resources
Thanksgiving Bible lessons teach children gratitude for God’s blessings. These 12 resources work well in Sunday school, for children’s church, and as at-home family devotions.
Free eBook: 40 Icebreakers for Small Groups
These small group icebreakers are broken into two different sections: Getting to know you activities and group builders.
CHECKLIST: A 10-Point Small Group Evaluation Form
Getting ready for the next leg in your small group ministry adventure? Maybe it’s time you took your ministry through my signature 10 point small group evaluation form.
PBS Docs Depict Frederick Douglass’ and Harriet Tubman’s Paths of Freedom, Faith
The two abolitionists are subjects of a twin set of documentaries, “Becoming Frederick Douglass” and “Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom,” released by PBS this month.
6 Keys to Small Group Leader Growth
Small group leader growth is essential to healthy small group ministry. Here are six ways to make sure you are getting better as a leader, so then everybody wins.
Church Youth Groups: 6 Types of Small Groups for Student Ministry
Church youth groups increasingly rely on small groups to conduct ministry to teens. Here's a breakdown of 6 common types of small groups in teen ministry.
For a Small Chicago Church, Closing Down Was an Act of Faith
There is no way to resurrection without experiencing death, the Rev. Amanda Olson told her congregation on Sunday. Her church, Grace Covenant Church in Chicago, closed this week.
An Invitation to Belong: Seeker Small Groups
1,000 people attended seeker small groups led by Southeast Christian Church and a dozen other Louisville-area churches. About 75 percent of the participants were unbelievers.
Rick Warren: How to Grow A Small Group On Mission
Small groups often focus on fellowship or discipleship—but don't forget about evangelism or being a small group on mission.
Free Easter Play Scripts for Your Children’s Ministry Dramas
As your church plans for Easter, consider using free Easter play scripts. These 3 free Easter dramas are always a hit with children of all ages.
New Articles
Theology of Children’s Ministry: 3 Reasons Doctrine Matters
Theology of children’s ministry and doctrine matter. Ignore the myth that they don't!
New Podcasts
Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...
Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.
