4 Ways Confrontation Must Happen in Christian Community
The best confrontation results in people knowing they are loved, knowing that the best is desired for them, and knowing that the relationship can be stronger moving forward.
Tim Keller on Jesus’ Death as an Act of Friendship
“Meditate on Jesus’ death as an act of friendship.”
Evaluate Your Small Group With These 35 Great Questions
I recently asked for suggestions for good questions group leaders could use to evaluate your small group. Boy, did I get some great ideas!
How to Avoid the Spiritual Growth “Trap”
A small group can be a place for spiritual growth and responsibility, yet even though self-discipline has great power, it comes at the risk of locating the source of that power in us instead of the grace of God.
Hybrid Groups: The Best of Both Worlds
Let’s think about some hybrid options in your Bible study group. COVID has caused us to rethink many things about group Bible study. Some groups are back on church campus, others are not.
Too Much Success? 4 Ways to Subgroup Your “Small” Group
Bigger isn’t always better, especially when it comes to small groups! The challenge remains: how can we make our big-sized groups smaller? Why not encourage your small groups to give subgrouping a try?
7 Ways Extroverts Can Better Engage Introverts
There is often confusion surrounding introverts—here are 7 simple steps for ways to engage introverts.
Don’t Give Up on Your Bible Study So Quickly
When something in God’s Word unsettles us we should not be quick to leave it for the more comfortable places. Yes, there may be times when we have to table some of our concerns and pick them up at a time when we’re in a healthier place.
6 Habits of a Healthy Group Leader
By developing these habits, any healthy group leader can lead a group to grow and multiply.
5 Ways to Deal With Small Group Gossip
Small group gossip, as benign as it might seem, is a missile that will sink the whole ship. Who would ever share another prayer request or personal issue in front of someone they feel they can’t trust?
Five Fun Ice-Breakers From Across the Globe
Having a handful of good icebreakers is like having a pocket full of gold for a small group leader.
How to Turn Sermons Into Small Group Studies
When you think about your sermon files, digital, analog, or otherwise, you are loaded with content. But, how do you repurpose your vast content into small group studies?
4 Creative Ways to Pray with Your Small Group This Spring
Prayer is a vital part of every Small Group gathering. It is also a part that can sometimes become routine, especially if your group prays the same way every time.
Four Reasons Your Church Needs a Mentoring Program
A common concern I hear: “my church is a mile wide, but an inch deep.” I’m a little biased, but I think the best way for a church to help their people dig a few inches deeper is small group mentoring.
8 Spiritual Growth Questions to Ask Small Group Members
As a small group leader or point person, you have a vested interest in spiritual growth. Some leaders tend to value metrics, and others desire more qualitative information like stories. #smallgroup #smallgroups #spiritualgrowth
Beating Burnout: Start With Your Physical Health
Burnout appears in many different ways. It encompasses everything from physical exhaustion to deep cynicism to escape into sin. Now, you may be asking yourself why I’m addressing burnout on a blog about small groups and discipleship. #burnout
The Apostle Paul’s Top 21 Leadership Traits
Mike Mack invites leaders to use this list to continue growing in their leadership...or even for accountability purposes.
3 Things You Control That Keep People Coming Back to Your Bible Study Group
There are some things that will keep your group members from attending your Bible study group. Those things are out of your control. My advice? Don’t worry about it because you can’t control the forces at work in people’s lives. #Biblestudy
What’s NOT Working With Online Small Groups (And What Is)
Last year when the pandemic began, people were eager to try online small groups. But, in many churches when it came time to regathering groups online in Fall 2020, many groups chose to not meet and just wait it out, while others continued to meet online.
7 Deadly Sins of Small Group Ministry
The consequences almost always affect unconnected people, group leaders and group members.
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