Small Group Leaders

Foundations of the Cell Church Movement

As I’ve studied, practiced, and reflected on the cell church over the last few years, I’ve concluded that the cell church is all about developing and releasing leaders to reap the harvest.

The Brain and Small Groups

What encourages continual transformation within the heart of a believer? Certainly, reading Scripture and prayer are a part of it. But according to neuroscience, so is community through small groups.

The Small Group Bump of 2021: Growth, With the Promise of More

The predicted Small Group Boom of 2021 ended up being more of a Small Group Bump, but it was a significant bump. These churches ended up with more small groups than they ever had and more people in groups than ever.

Gospel-Centered Communities or Christian Social Clubs?

In the midst of something you and others enjoy, there is the potential that your group could be missing the most important aspect of community life—the gospel!

Helping Your Small Group Deal With Grief

When it comes to ministering to those experiencing grief in your small group, show up and shut up. The deeper the pain, the fewer words you should use.

Jim, You Think Too Much and You Don’t Pray Enough

Five years ago today I heard a still small voice that totally changed the direction of my life. It’s funny, I can tell you!

Effective Cell Group Lessons You Can Use

My role is to make sure everyone in the group is participating and becoming a disciple in the process. Cell group lessons must support this goal.

The Best Books About the Disciple Making Movement

If you want to learn more about the vision, principles, and practices of the Disciple Making Movement (DMM), what books should you read? Here are four books that serve as a great starting place.