Small Group Leaders

So goes the leader, so goes the small group! So start your meeting with your small group leaders by asking two or three questions like these.

December is unlike any other month. Families travel. Schools close. Workloads spike. Church calendars fill with events. All of this impacts attendance and group energy.

When you meet the true God, your hate and your fear begin to evaporate. They may not disappear immediately, but the Spirit of Christ in your heart won’t rest until your spirit echoes his. Find out more about a transformed life.

When we gather with others to light candles, read Scripture, or pray for hope and peace, the story of Christ’s coming feels personal again.

Telling people you’re mature is like telling people you’re wise…it’s kind of proof you’re not.

Sometimes a small group rut happens because conversations stay polite instead of personal. Growth happens in the soil of authenticity.

What better time of year to engage your small group in meaningful—and fun—Christmas fellowship? You might even find that people who aren't normally involved in your church could be open to Christmas fellowship ideas and service opportunities through your small group.

Even the most committed group members face challenges this time of year. Travel plans interrupt the normal schedule, seasonal stress consumes attention, and many simply need rest. Leaders often feel pressure to “push through” with the same format, but that can backfire.