Awkward Silence: Why Small Group Leaders Need to Get Used to It
What is one of the most difficult skills for new small group leaders to learn and do? It’s allowing awkward silence to remain in the middle of a discussion.
5 Toxic Small Group Ministry Moves
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.
How to Deal with a Small Group Discussion Dominator
Discussion dominators tend to speak first, with much authority, and sometimes can be so intimidating that others do not participate and instead take a back seat.
What Are the Next Steps of Discipleship in Small Groups?
Develop your vision for next steps of discipleship in your small groups through this simple framework.
How to Launch Small Groups in Small Churches
When it comes to launching small groups in small churches, there aren’t many great models.
7 Reasons the Introvert in Your Small Group Isn’t Talking
Why don't introverts in small groups talk...even after being in the group for a while? There are some good reasons why, even if they don't come right out and tell you!
Effective Community Outreach and Small Groups
How can your small group engage in effective community outreach?
7 Indispensable Elements Necessary for People to Grow Spiritually in Your Small Group
What does Scripture tell us about the elements necessary for growth?
7 Motivations for Making Disciples
As long as you know the “why” you can always discover the “what.”
A Little Faith at Night
Faith makes you a canvas upon which the Redeemer can paint the beauty of his grace.
Small Groups: What’s the Point?
We need to make sure that our reason to do small groups--and therefore our focus--lines up with Jesus' agenda.
How to Make Small Groups Less Scary for Visitors
People want to connect, but it is usually awkward and uncomfortable.
Your First Small Group Meeting: Top 10 Ideas
You only get one chance to make a great first impression. Here are 10 great ideas for your first small group meeting.
How a Healthy Small Group Prays: 5 Simple, Christ-Centered Practices
Does your group take prayer requests and then pray them back to God as if He isn’t present?
Are Small Group Meetings Biblical?
Where in the Bible are small group meetings?
Five Fun Ice-Breakers From Across the Globe
Having a handful of good icebreakers is like having a pocket full of gold for a small group leader.
3 Things You Can Do to Connect More People After Easter
Spring is a promising time to connect more people after Easter into your small group ministry.
The Perfect Leader Doesn’t Exist
Let's stop looking for this ethereal, perfect leader.
What Makes a Great Discussion Question?
8 guidelines to avoid silence when discussion time comes.
Unseen Small Group Leadership Traits
Small group leadership is an art. Leading well means sometimes what a leader does when the team’s back is turned is more important than what they do in the team’s presence.
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