5 Leadership Attributes for Every Leader to Work On
Take a deep breath, pause and evaluate.
5 Questions to Help Pick Your Battles
Not every conflict is necessary to be resolved.
The First Step in Becoming a Great Small Group Leader
If you want to be a great small group leader, it makes sense to start with Jesus.
5 Simple Ways to Get Deeper Relationships Out of Small Groups
Deeper relationships are the glue of your church—you can’t leave relationships to chance.
Grow Bigger by Growing Smaller
If you’re only seeing the people in your small group during the designated weekly meeting, that’s a far cry from true community.
Three Ways to Make the Local Church Feel More Like a Family
Three simple things your church can do to feel more like a loving family and less like a stuffy institution.
3 Signs of a Transformed Life
Can you look back at your life and see how God wrote your story?
Why Listening Is So Powerful in Small Group Ministry
Why Listening Is So Powerful in Small Group Ministry
In a world full of talking, tweeting, posting and opinionating, the power of listening may have...
Small Groups Are Not One-Size-Fits-All
Instruction manuals don't work for small groups because people are not "one-size-fits-all."
Prayer Fixes Everything—Or Does It Change Everything?
You might have heard the idea that prayer fixes everything. Is that true?
6 Small Group Meeting Places Outside of a Home
You can't always meet in a home, so what are some alternatives for small group meeting places?
9 Great Things Many Small Group Members Hate About Small Groups
Many group members have a love-hate relationship with the group they’re in. But if transformation is to occur, leaders can't give members a pass on these expectations.
7 Things You Might Be Missing About Unconnected People
Ever wish you could suddenly unravel the mystery of how to connect the unconnected people in your church?
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Thank You Notes
How long has it been since you wrote a thank you note to someone?
12 Things Not to Say in a Small Group
I have witnessed these statements wreck the kind of community we’re all striving for in leading a small group.
The Spirit Speaks Through the Entire Group
The beauty of small groups is in allowing all the members to practice the use of the gifts of the Spirit.
Why Small Group Leaders Must Stop Talking
Great content matters but communication is critical. Maybe great small group leaders need to stop talking sometimes.
Are You Nervous About Being a Small Group Leader?
Why do you think you lack the ability to lead?
Secrets to Superstar Small Group Leaders
The best small group leaders love Jesus and love people but are also real enough to relate to people and build genuine friendships.
What Your Senior Pastor Wishes You Knew About Groups
"Any place where groups can intersect with the needs and passions of your senior pastor, you’ll have success."
Latest News
Court Victory: Pastors Can Keep Housing Allowance
The housing allowance for church ministers, which represents an estimated tax savings of $700 million yearly, is safe—for now.
New Podcasts
Justin McRoberts and Scott Erickson: Pastors Are People, Too
Justin and Scott discuss the need for pastors to embrace their humanity and they believe spiritual disciplines can help them do that.
