Chris Surratt

Chris Surratt is a ministry consultant and coach with more than twenty years of experience serving the local church. Chris served on the Executive Teams at Cross Point Church in Nashville, TN., and Seacoast Church in Charleston, S.C., prior to becoming the Discipleship and Small Groups Specialist for LifeWay Christian Resources. He is the author of "Small Groups for the Rest of Us, Gospel-Centered Small Groups" and the just released "Leading Small Groups: How To Gather, Launch, Lead, and Multiply Your Small Group." You can follow his blog at chrissurratt.com or follow him on Twitter @chrissurratt.

9 Tools for Leading a Life-Changing Bible Study

Life-changing Bible study: Having the right tools available can open a conversation around God’s Word that will eventually lead to discipleship.

6 Tips to Overcome Virtual Meetings Fatigue

We should be thankful that the technology of virtual meetings has allowed us to stay somewhat connected to the world around us. But at the same time, we’re starting to feel the fatigue that comes with staring at tiny boxes of people on our computers.

When a Same-Sex Married Couple Attends Your Small Group

"Spend significant time in your group meeting seeking God on how you should respond to same-sex couples who want to join your group."

6 Tips for Overcoming Virtual Meetings Fatigue

So, what do we do when our minds and bodies start shutting down from virtual meetings overload? Here are six tips to overcome your Zoom/Hangouts/WebEx/Skype/FaceTime fatigue.

5 Next Steps for New Small Group Leaders

Stepping out to start a new group can be an intimidating and scary experience. New small group leaders: Here are five helpful steps to take next.

Summer and Small Groups: 4 Keys to Family Connections

When it comes to summer and small groups, what's the best approach?

Why Men Need Community

We all need community. In fact, we were designed by God to be in community.

4 Vital Small Group Planning Questions

As you pull your team together for small group planning, here are four questions that I use to help filter the conversations toward results.

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