The Absolute Best Discussion Question You Can Ask in Small Group
Looking for the absolute best discussion question for small group? One of the greatest skills that you need to run a good Bible study is the instinct to craft good questions.
7 Ways a Church’s Small Groups Can Reach People for Jesus (From Saddleback)
These are 7 powerful ways that a church's small groups can reach people for Jesus. And we've seen these happening at Saddleback effectively.
10 Ways to Help Small Group Members Participate More
Model these Top 10 ways to help small group members participate so each member recognizes that he or she is an integral member of the Body of Christ and begins behaving accordingly, inside and outside the meeting.
4 Ways to Rally Your Small Group for Fall
Regardless how your group has been approaching the summer season, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll transition back into the fall season. Here are four tips to rally your small group for fall.
A Small Group Leader’s 30-Day Prayer Guide
Copy and give this Prayer Guide to your leaders or create your own so that your groups can grow in strength and influence for the Kingdom of God!
3 Great Values of Small Group Life
The best and most enduring stories of life change are connected to some form of small group life. Christianity was never designed to be a journey taken alone. In fact, I don’t believe you can live your faith journey to its fullest potential by yourself.
10 Traits of a Healthy Small Group Ministry
Do you have a healthy small group ministry? You will if you focus on these 10 traits of a healthy small group ministry.
A Quick Guide to Leading Yourself Spiritually
One of my greatest obstacles has been learning how to best lead myself and to do so with greater spiritual intensity. Here are three quick takeaways that could challenge you for leading yourself spiritually.
8 Creative Prayer Ideas for Small Group Time
Sometimes groups can get stuck in a rut when it comes to praying together, my prayer is that these creative prayer ideas for small group may help you and your group.
What I Learned About Community From a Rural Church
A certain closeness to God was evident during my visit to this rural church. How did they create this culture? Did their rural setting have anything to do with it? Are they more purposeful about making time for God in their lives?
52 Fellowship Activities for Your Small Group
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.
Why Confidentiality Matters in Small Groups
How can you set up a safe environment that incorporates confidentiality? Consider following these five tips.
Small Group Craze vs. Biblical Community
In today's culture, name the group and you can join it—so how can we discover biblical community?
Simple Cell Church Planting
Fruitfulness on the cell level builds confidence for future church planting and allows the candidate to then make it happen.
Joel Comiskey: The Church Next Door
Joel Comiskey explains the advantages of getting outside your church building for the sake of your community.
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5 Next Steps for New Small Group Leaders
Stepping out to start a new group can be an intimidating and scary experience. New small group leaders: Here are five helpful steps to take next.
Don’t Make This Big Mistake in Dealing With Difficult People
Think of your small group ministry. Somewhere in that context are difficult people who bug you.
6 Keys to Effectively Marketing Small Groups
At the heart of it, marketing, especially church marketing, is about changing habits and replacing them with new ones. And that is very spiritual.
Authenticity and Small Groups: Is ‘Fauxnerability’ Becoming a Problem?
With a higher value on transparency, authenticity and vulnerability in the church, there is a dark ‘flip-side’ that we need to be aware of.
What You Need to Know About Suffering
You never just suffer the thing that you’re suffering, but you always also suffer the way that you’re suffering that thing.
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The Fight for National Bible Week (and Christmas Trees)
Legislators in Wisconsin are trying to revive National Bible Week, which debuted in 1941 just as the United States entered World War II.
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Mark DeYmaz: Tithing Is Not Enough If Churches Want to Survive
Are you struggling with church funding? Mark DeYmaz says, “In this day and age, the church, like most families, is going to require multiple streams of income for funding going forward.” But what does that mean?
