Articles for Small Group Leaders

What are the lies small group pastors believe? I know. You may think you’re above this kind of behavior. But I have to tell you…I’ve fallen for a couple of these myself.

Churches CAN launch more small groups fast enough to keep up with the demand for discipleship, if they change up how they are launching more small groups. Here are 7 things I’ve discovered over the last 15 years in working with over 1,500 churches across North America.

Before you take a step, pray! Then pause and listen for God’s direction for a healthy small group ministry.

I always thought that discipleship should immediately follow someone’s coming to Christ. In other words, I thought that discipleship followed evangelism. But I was wrong.

Print these ten questions and put them in your Bible. There will come a time you will be glad you had them.

We should quit telling people to study the Bible, and start telling them to meditate on the Bible and delight in it.

Many of us have probably heard more than once things we can do to foster trust: group confidentiality, sharing stories, ice breakers, sharing a meal, etc., but I am wondering if modeling a posture of listening might be the most effective way to build trust.

Can-Do Leadership is about more than having a strong work ethic; it’s also about your perspective, mindset, tenacity, and posture toward being solution-focused. Check out the important qualities of a group leader.