Articles for Small Group Leaders

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.

4 Reasons Why Every Pastor Should Lead a Small Group

No matter what role I have been in, I almost always lead a small group—sometimes more than one group. I think every pastor should lead a small group. Here's why.

The Apostle Paul’s View of the Greater Good

There is a way to walk forward with peace and confidence. And that only comes when we walk with God, with an eye to the greater good.

Common Courtesies: 5 Small Group Guidelines to Follow

Here are some small group guidelines to set in stone before starting a small group. Common courtesies can go a long way to build community.

Healthy Small Group Prayer: 5 Simple, Christ-Centered Practices

One of the things I realized was that you can tell how Christ-centered a group is by how they pray. Find out more about these Christ-centered practices.

Calendaring: The Bane of Small Group Admin

Of the most frequent things we do, scheduling and calendaring seems like it wastes more time than anything else.

How to Create Your Own Small Group Curriculum

Why do we need more small group curriculum in the first place? Good small group curriculum is written to the needs of a particular group. It causes that group to grow.

9 Tools for Leading a Life-Changing Bible Study

Life-changing Bible study: Having the right tools available can open a conversation around God’s Word that will eventually lead to discipleship.