8 Practices to Help Small Group Newcomers Feel Like They Belong
There are things that you can do as the small group leader to help ease any tension newcomers may be feeling and help them feel more ‘at home’ whether your group meets in-person or online.
The 59 ‘One Another’ Statements in the Bible
There are 59 “ one another ” statements in the New Testament. That’s right, 59. That’s just under 60 exhortations in Scripture to actually “do” something toward another person.
7 Ways to Keep Politics From Blowing Up Your Small Group
How can you lead and teach your group, guide them well, and manage the political conversations you know are going to come up between now and the next presidential election?
Glossophobia, Groups, and Ground Rules
our group Bible study should be a place of safety for all, so here are some guidelines that might help you serve the people in your group who struggle with glossophobia.
When Someone in Your Small Group Loses a Loved One
Death is not a fun topic, it is always unwelcome, even if it is expected, even if the person is better off, no one wants to experience the death of a loved one.
5 Signs You’re a Leader Who Talks Too Much
Unfortunately, leaders can talk too much, not necessarily by monopolizing conversations, but by giving too many answers. So, how do you know if you are a leader who talks too much and what can we do to stop?
4 Reasons Why Praying Leaders Have Faster Growing Groups
One of the most significant findings from my research involving over 4,000 leaders is that praying small group leaders have faster-growing groups.
Why Are People Ghosting Online Small Groups?
People are ghosting online small groups in an alarming rate. Here’s the reason why people are ghosting online small groups.
5 Things COVID-19 Is Teaching Us About Sunday School
It may seem hard to fathom, but a microscopic virus is doing some good things in the church’s most important ministry – Sunday school.
The Benefits of Online Small Groups
Whether an online small group is a necessity or an opportunity for you, you will discover a new way to serve others and to grow with your online group. Online small groups are not perfect, but then again, no small group is perfect – online or offline.
The Role of Small Groups in Church History
Scott Boren contextualizes the development of small groups throughout four eras of the church and what it means for present-day ministry.
The One Type of Question That Boosts Discussion in Your Small Group
A well-placed follow up question will boost discussion in your group to new levels. It also has the potential to help your group members evaluate their thinking.
3 Ways to Use Zoom Breakout Rooms in Your Bible Study
Now that groups have discovered the ease of using an online meeting tool such as Zoom, it may be time to take advantage of a neat feature: using breakout rooms.
Principle-Centered Teaching Can Change Your Group
In his book Letters to Timothy, John Bisagno communicated a truth he’d learned over the years: “I consider this to be a very important part of my preaching ministry…I consider it to be simple but profound: the outline should consist of principles, not points."
Microsoft Teams: Safe, Secure, and Strong
You have access to an incredibly powerful tool called Microsoft Teams. Odds are you’ve had access for a while and just didn’t know it.
When Should Small Groups Meet in Person?
The issue of COVID-19 has not been solved. In fact, several states are now reporting more cases of Coronavirus than ever before. Just when you thought it was safe for groups to meet in person, the pandemic seems to be flaring up again in many places.
5 Small Group Principles That Change Lives
Jesus is comfortable with chaos of people's lives. Are you?
8 Pitfalls Small Groups Should Avoid
Small groups are supposed to help people know, show, and share the gospel of Jesus. However, no small group does this perfectly 100% of the time. Pitfalls, errors, and distractions happen because we are, by nature, sinful creatures.
Online Small Group Discussion Template
While many aspects of facilitating a small group will be transferable to the online interface, I would recommend tweaking the format from a traditional small group discussion.
The Chocolate Hummus of Ministries Left Behind
After pandemic in churches, some things got left behind. In a recent survey of churches across North America, pastors reported not only what they stopped doing, but also what they’re not bringing back.
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