Articles for Small Group Leaders

Grace and peace are two of those words that get thrown around a lot, but few people really get what they mean.

What inspires a leader to give his or her life to a particular goal? The power of vision is what makes a leader great. In fact, visionless leaders aren't leaders at all—they're managers.

Many times what we call spiritual maturity … isn't. In fact, at least five of the common claims we make about having spiritual maturity actually show we lack it.

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.

Knowing when to continue awkward conversations or to stop them (and what to say) requires the wisdom of God.

Here, from some of the most noted authorities on small groups, is a treasure-trove of small group leader appreciation ideas.

Too many Christians are scared to say something. They don’t want to do the work of keeping a brother or sister accountable. Too many Christians are cowardly when it comes to the vital task of gentle confrontation.

A small group can be a place for spiritual growth and responsibility, yet even though self-discipline has great power, it comes at the risk of locating the source of that power in us instead of the grace of God.