Articles for Small Group Leaders
The Number One Small Group Transparency Killer
Perhaps the number one destroyer of transparency is asking questions that are closed-ended and don’t allow people to share.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
The Worst Icebreaker Question – Ever!
Jim Egli tells of his experience with bad icebreakers and how you can avoid them.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
The Dangers of the Mountain Bottom Experience
It’s not the mountain-top experience that’s the most dangerous. No, it’s the return to reality--the mountain bottom experience--where people trip, fall, injure themselves.
Small Group Leaders How To's
11 Great Online Small Group Resources
Where can we find good small group Bible studies? What small group curriculum should our groups study? These are questions I frequently get asked at small group workshops and in conversations with pastors.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
3 Simple Connection Ideas for Small Groups
When it comes to connection ideas, "simple" means just providing opportunities! Below are three simple connection ideas you can try to help foster connections with those who are new.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
5 Small Group Hacks for Stronger Meetings
Here are five small group hacks that will ease each Small Group Host or Leader’s efforts and make their group stronger!
Articles for Small Group Leaders
Pastors Leading Small Groups – 5 Important Tips
I hear from pastors who don’t want to lead a group or feel that they shouldn’t, but from my experience, I believe in pastors leading small groups.
Small Group Leaders How To's
5 Keys to Men’s Small Groups
Andy Lie offers suggestions from his successful experience starting, renewing and maintaining men's small groups.