Articles for Small Group Leaders

Our kids are being raised in a time where, if left to their own devices, they would rarely interact with generations beyond theirs. The noise is deafening. And the need for intergenerational community is great.

We have often said that as we grow bigger, we also want to grow smaller. So instead of building a massive central facility and forcing people to drive there, we encourage people to stay where you are, serve where you live and be the church in your community.  Find out more about how to grow bigger.

Some life groups are terrible because nobody talks. Others are terrible because no matter what the topic is some dude brings the whole discussion back to his hobby horse. Others make you want to hit yourself in the face with a 2 x 4.

Bigger isn’t always better, especially when it comes to small groups! The challenge remains: how can we make our big-sized groups smaller? Why not encourage your small groups to give subgrouping a try?

Jesus created community that stood in contrast to the popular versions of community at the time. Often our small group visions fall short of Jesus community in similar ways.

So goes the leader, so goes the small group! So start your meeting with your small group leaders by asking two or three questions like these.

It has been said that only healthy cells multiply, which is a truth both from a biological and ecclesiastical point of view. But what are the characteristics of a healthy cell?

If people had no objections to leading small groups, your job would be very easy. They would just line up and sign up to lead a group.