Articles for Small Group Leaders
How to Start a Discipleship Program: 7 Key Steps
Launching such a program requires careful planning, clarity of vision, and a biblical foundation. These requirements are vital for how to start a discipleship program that is both sustainable and spiritually effective.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
52 Church Small Group Fellowship Activity Ideas
Here's a list of 52 fellowship activities that groups in my church have used through the years. This list is meant to serve as an idea starter for your group so you can come up with your own activities and plans for implementing them. The key is to do it together.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
Dealing With Negative People in Church
Dealing with negative people in church has been a huge part of my work. I talk with pastors every week who tell me they have large groups of people who are always negative about something they are doing.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
Rick Warren: 4 Practical Reasons to Join a Small Group
Why join a small group? Small groups provide the kind of accountability and emotional support we need in order to mature as believers. Here are four reasons why they are important to your congregation.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
How to Handle Small Group Conflict
God’s Word makes a difference between constructive conflict and small group pitfalls like senseless quarreling.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
Life Span of a Small Group – AreThey Meant to Meet Forever?
Recognizing that the life span of a small group has natural stages helps leaders and churches normalize transition rather than resist it.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
7 Trademarks of Unhealthy Christian Friendships
"I wish I could go back in time and pull words out of the ears of my wife, children and friends, but in that moment, I was blind."
Articles for Small Group Leaders
Why More Church Small Groups Are Choosing to Meet at Work
Church isn’t confined to four walls on a Sunday morning. Sometimes, it shows up in the breakroom on a Wednesday afternoon. Church small groups that meet at work represent a powerful shift in how we think about ministry.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
How To Write a Dynamic Cell Church Agenda
Just as in the early church, a synergy combines the dynamic of corporate gatherings and the intimate sharing of home groups.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
Basic Small Group Dynamics Every Leader Needs to Know
Leading a small group effectively requires an understanding of small group dynamics. By recognizing how groups develop, interact, and function, leaders can create an environment makes discipleship bloom.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
Cultural Influences on Church Small Groups
Understanding how different cultures engage with church small groups can help churches tailor their approach for greater impact.
