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Today’s church small group leaders face daunting cultural and leadership challenges. More than ever, church leaders need leadership resources and small group resources to enable them to advance the gospel of Jesus in these challenging times. churchleaders.com is dedicated to providing resources and information for every small groups pastor. If you serve on a church staff as a small groups leader or pastor of small groups ministry, you’ll find must-have small group resources and connections to a community of church leaders for greater Kingdom impact worldwide.

Small group leaders from every denomination find ideas, encouragement, inspiration, teaching tips, and support they are looking for here at churchleaders.com. Join millions of small group pastors and leaders who look to us for resources and encouragement for church leadership.

Leading small groups in your church is not only about teaching and relationship building, but it is also about your relationship with Jesus. You will also find inspiration, encouragement, and help to keep your relationship with God strong and vibrant.

Spiritual Maturity

Spiritual Maturity: 5 Signs You DON’T Have It

Articles for Small Group Leaders Carey Nieuwhof -
Often what we call spiritual maturity … isn't. In fact, at least five of the common claims we make about having spiritual maturity actually show we lack it.
small group leaders

The Healing Impact of Small Group Leaders

Articles for Small Group Leaders Sean Buono -
Explore the ways small group leaders can play a key role in speeding up their group’s comfort level with one another and opening up the stages of inner healing.
intergenerational ministry

Intergenerational Ministry: Wonder, Community, and a Great Big God

Articles for Small Group Leaders Christina Embree -
The power of intergenerational ministry, the strength of connecting to others outside of our own tradition or experiences, is that we see God more clearly.
encouragement

How to Fill Your Small Group With Encouragement

Small Group Leaders Reid Smith -
Encouragement is one of the spiritual gifts explicitly referenced in the New Testament. It’s so important that God tells us it should be a daily practice.
intergenerational

It’s Noisy Out There: Why We Need Intergenerational Community

Articles for Small Group Leaders Christina Embree -
Our kids are being raised in a time where, if left to their own devices, they would rarely interact with generations beyond theirs. The noise is deafening. And the need for intergenerational community is great.
prayerlessness

You Can Overcome Prayerlessness – How to Pray When You Don’t Want to Pray

Articles for Small Group Leaders J.D. Greear -
Ever wonder how to overcome prayerlessness? Oddly enough, many people struggle with learning about prayer because they are focusing on praying, not on God. But prayer is all about relationship.
You Don’t Understand the First Thing About Discipleship

You Don’t Understand the First Thing About Discipleship

Articles for Small Group Leaders Jim Egli -
Discipleship ideally does not follow evangelism. Discipleship actually begins before someone’s coming to Christ.
small group discipleship

How 5G Phones Will Impact Small Group Discipleship

Articles for Small Group Leaders Chet Gladowski -
Moving to the next generation of small group discipleship certainly accelerates speed, but there’s something else even more important.
great questions

Are You Asking Your Small Group Great Questions Like Jesus Asked His?

Articles for Small Group Leaders Josh Hunt -
We have 100 examples of Jesus asking great questions. It raises the question. Why did Jesus ask so many questions?
how to grow small groups

How to Grow Small Groups – 5 Paradigm Shifts

Articles for Small Group Leaders Derek Olson -
While the phrase “Paradigm Shift” may be used and heard a lot today, the actual occurrence of one is still a rare sight, especially when considering how to grow small groups.
church small group

The Impact of a Committed Church Small Group

Small Group Leaders Phil Cooke -
John Stott wrote about the power of committed Christians as a group. It’s a great reminder that even as a minority in society, the impact of a church small group can be enormous.
online community engagement

Online Community Engagement – What’s the Secret?

Articles for Small Group Leaders Bryan Haley -
You want your worship services to encourage online community engagement? Stop pretending everything is normal. Adapt your service to the changing needs of your people.
small group meeting

Top 10 Ideas for a First Small Group Meeting

Articles for Small Group Leaders Mark Howell -
Any time you’re starting a new small group, a great first meeting is very important.  I include these ideas on a simple handout inside every new leader packet.
summer fellowship

Summer Fellowship Is Strengthed in Small Groups

Small Group Leaders Jackie Van Hook -
Many small groups tend to “take a break” for the summer, meeting for times of summer fellowship and fun. Why not encourage your small group members to make it a “Summer of Purpose?”
small group meeting

Is a Small Group Meeting Biblical?

Articles for Small Group Leaders Andrew Mason -
Where in the Bible are small group meetings?
unhealthy small groups

Are Unhealthy Small Groups Dividing Your Church?

Leading Small Group Leaders Mike Mack -
Unhealthy small groups become cliques and destroy unity in the church.
Is My Church a Cult

Is My Church a Cult ?

Small Group Leaders Clint Archer -
At one point the pressing concerns of a close friend of mine caused me to pause and consider: is my church a cult?
small-group-attendance

Good and Bad Reasons for Taking Small Group Attendance

Articles for Small Group Leaders Allen White -
A debate runs between small group pastors and sometimes senior pastors about whether to keep small group attendance and why. Allen White explains why this type of recordkeeping might be good ... and a bad idea.
small group ministry

7 Questions for Starting (or Restarting) a Small Group Ministry

Articles for Small Group Leaders Allen White -
Starting or restarting a small group ministry requires more than just copying another church’s small group model wholesale.
Joys of Small Groups

3 Reasons to Experience the Joys of Small Groups

Small Group Leaders Scott Hollingshead -
Within minutes of the group starting, I’m overwhelmed by the joys of smalls groups; not by the stress of another activity on the schedule, but by the sheer blessing of redemptive relationships.
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Small Group Leaders

Today’s church small group leaders face daunting cultural and leadership challenges. More than ever, church leaders need leadership resources and small group resources to enable them to advance the gospel of Jesus in these challenging times. ChurchLeaders.com is dedicated to providing resources and information for every small groups pastor. If you serve on a church staff as a small groups leader or pastor of small groups ministry, you’ll find must-have small group resources and connections to a community of church leaders for greater Kingdom impact worldwide.

Small group leaders from every denomination find ideas, encouragement, inspiration, teaching tips, and support they are looking for here at ChurchLeaders.com. Join millions of small group pastors and leaders who look to us for resources and encouragement for church leadership.

Leading small groups in your church is not only about teaching and relationship building, but it is also about your relationship with Jesus. You will also find inspiration, encouragement, and help to keep your relationship with God strong and vibrant.

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