Articles for Small Group Leaders

When it comes to launching small groups in small churches, there is a dilemma. There aren’t many great models. Most materials and training about small groups come from pastors of megachurches.

By asking fewer, more strategic questions, deep Bible questions, you go deeper and involve more people in discussing and responding to God’s word.

If a group is centered on a purpose and led by a focused leader, there is no greater tool for spiritual growth than a healthy small group.

I’ve noticed that there is a short list of small group ministry moves that can be toxic. They often seem harmless. They don’t look dangerous. But they can cause great damage.

Jim Egli: Although one-on-one is wonderful, I quit doing discipleship that way because it’s less effective and only impacts one person at a time.

We’re all social creatures and when a man sees other men actively enjoying a purpose, respect from others, a sense of accomplishment and, yes, even good food, it will draw others in like a moth to a flame--and small groups and mental health will flourish.

Three simple things your church can do to feel more like a loving family and less like a stuffy institution.

The experience of many is that we’re in a pronounced decline when it comes to experiencing friendships. This makes small group friendships even more important in today's world.