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3 Reasons to Stop Doing One-on-One Discipleship

Jim Egli: "I've quit doing one-on-one discipleship, and so should you. Here's why."

9 Statements That Will Destroy Your Small Group

Leaders will tank their groups if they succumb to this kind of thinking.

5 Dangers of Unaligned Small Groups

Thom Rainer: Over the years I have been surprised to find out how many church leaders have a laissez faire attitude about what is being taught in small groups.

Why Jesus Isn't Showing Up at Your Small Group Meetings

Mike Mack reminds leaders of the reason they meet in the first place.

The Transforming Power of Small Groups

Ed Stetzer: You can’t build community by way of programming, but you can use a program to create a pathway through which community can happen.

7 Important Things Some Small Group Pastors Know…That Others Don’t

Mark Howell: It’s very possible—but dangerous—to function in the role of small group pastor for many years without ever catching the significance of these things.

Did Your Fall Group Launch Bomb? This Could Be Why

Not every church hits a home run with their seasonal small group launch. Allen White gives seven reasons why a church might have problems with theirs.

Does Your Small Group Ask the BIG Questions?

How do we guide people into honest self-discovery?

4 Key Ingredients to Small Group Growth

Jim Egli shares results from his statistical analysis of more than 3,000 small group leaders in more than 200 churches.

The 7 Biggest Problems Facing Small Group Pastors

Mark Howell has been at small group ministry for a long time. He's pretty much seen it all.

3 Reasons Why Your Group Needs an Empty Chair

Small groups pastor Don Champion has a great method for keeping your group inclusive rather than exclusive.

Small Group Leader Recruiting: When They Say "No"

Don't be afraid of the "no." Here's some great ways to handle it.

Don't Change My Small Group … EVER!

People who love their small group want that group to stay the same forever. But holding on to something isn't always the best plan in God’s economy.

10 Things EVERY Small Group Leader Needs to Know

Battle hardened veterans and wet-behind-the-ears alike, every small group leader needs to know these things.

2 Unintended Consequences of the "Anyone Can Lead a Group" Idea

"The desire to change the perception of who can lead a small group was healthy. But, in some churches, the pendulum swung too far."

Is Leading a Small Group and Making Disciples the Same Thing?

Are you automatically a disciple-maker because you lead a group? Small group pastor Brian Phipps explores the truth.

7 Small Group Truths That Are Self-Evident

Make sure these solid, unquestionable truths are part of your vision for small group ministry in your church.

4 Reasons Praying Leaders Have Faster-Growing Small Groups

Jim Egli's research confirms it. But why does it work?

Not All the Good Questions Are in the Curriculum

Carl Simmons: Good questions should make you think about what you believe, why you believe it, and how your life can be different because you believe it.

Why Being Friendly Isn't Enough

A women's ministry leader gives great tips on welcoming newcomers to your group.

‘Lyrics Matter’—Evangelist Shane Pruitt Sounds the Alarm on Taylor Swift’s New...

Pop star Taylor Swift has come under fire following the release of a surprise 31-song double album, titled "The Tortured Poets Department," last Friday (April 19). Some have criticized Swift, who has described herself as a Christian, for her “self-worshipping” lyrics that include biblical imagery. 

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

Articles for Small Group Leaders