Articles for Small Group Leaders
How to Make Small Groups Work Anywhere
Making small groups work anywhere is possible with flexibility, strong leadership, and a focus on authentic community and mission.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
7 Words of Encouragement for Small Group Leaders
For those small group pastors lacking the gift of encouragement, maybe some of these phrases are phrases you could speak to a small group leader.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
Sweeter After the Storm: How Tim Keller Shows Us the Christian Way Through Suffering
In one of his most profound teachings, the late Dr. Tim Keller takes us deep into the heart of this question, offering insight not just for Christians but for anyone who’s wondered Why am I going through this? or How do I even survive this pain?
Articles for Small Group Leaders
A 3-Step Plan for Mobilizing Your Small Group Outreach
Small group outreach is essential to the health of your church. Here's a 3-step plan for how to mobilize your small groups for the mission.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
Keeping Your Small Group Engaging, Personal, and Practical
If the goal is transformation through connection and spiritual formation, your small group relevance will increase naturally.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
How to Measure Discipleship – 12 Indications
Is it really possible to measure discipleship? Granted, it’s still going to be subjective, as is this post, but I believe the Bible gives us clear indications someone has been discipled.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
How to Create a Welcoming Environment for a Small Group Visitor
Whether they are new to the church, new to faith, or just exploring spiritual community for the first time, their first experience as a small group visitor can determine whether they choose to return or quietly drift away.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
Help Your Small Group to Pray Outwardly
Much of our praying is focused only on ourselves. We need to learn to pray outwardly.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
7 Small Group Ministry Challenges And What to Do About Them
No small group ministry is immune to obstacles. Whether your church is launching new groups or maintaining long-standing ones, you’ve likely encountered small group ministry challenges.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
How to Encourage Engagement in Your Small Group
Small group engagement grows out of the leader’s faithfulness and the group’s shared sense of purpose. When people feel connected to one another, challenged in their faith, and valued in their contributions, they will keep coming back
Articles for Small Group Leaders
Effective Cell Group Topics 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.
