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8 Vital Characteristics of Life-Changing Small Group Leaders

One of the fundamental differences between healthy and unhealthy small groups is the spiritual vitality of the leaders.

10 Pitfalls of Small Group Ministry

Make sure your groups are set up for sustainability and success.

"What You Draw Them In With Is What They'll Be Committed To"

Randall Neighbour: It may not be easy, but drawing people into a small group whose sole focus is Christ makes for a powerful group experience when the members of the group shed their agendas.

The One Thing That Changes Everything in Small Group Ministry

Mark Howell lets you in on the one thing that makes the biggest difference in small group ministry.

Why Your Small Group Is Struggling and How to Fix It

Small groups specialist Jim Egli sees three key mistakes that cripple small group system growth. Do any of these apply to your church?

6 Things to Expect From a Group

We have expectations as leaders, but every person who sets foot in our group—and every person who did not come to group meeting that week—has expectations, too.

Community Is Still Messy

Small groups are great. Then the people show up. And they drag their hurts, habits, hangups and brokenness and dump them in our living rooms.

5 Questions to Ask Before Your Small Group Campaign

This may be your first campaign or tenth, either way, here are some foundational questions you need to answer for each campaign.

7 Principles Your Group Can Learn From the Tour de France

There are great advantages your group can experience by taking these tips from world-class cyclists.

Prepare Your Hearts, Not Your Notes

There is zero correlation between how much time leaders spend preparing their lesson or discussion questions and whether their group is growing or not.

Ministry to Adults in Crisis

A quick reference guide to helping small group members through stressful times.

The Five Practices of Personal Growth

Regardless of where you are in your personal growth journey, these five practices can help you go to a new level and accelerate growth in you, around you, and beyond you.

13 Reasons Why Small Groups Are Vital for Spiritual Growth

Corporate gatherings alone will dry you up, spiritually. Here's why you need a small group to produce the most spiritual fruit in your life.

11 Things That Keep Groups From Working

Rick Howerton lists common problems that disrupt your small group chemistry and simple solutions for each.

9 Truths No One Told You About Attending Small Groups

I don’t know what the hook was that got you “in,” but that won’t be the hook that gets you to stay.

"Only Half of My Small Group Showed Up"

What do you do when your group members fail to show up?

5 Things I Wish I Had Known About Small Group Leaders

Mark Howell would have liked a hint about these things when he started leading small groups in the early 80s. Do you know these secrets about small group leaders?

11 Essential Characteristics of an Effective Small Group Pastor

Non-negotiable requirements when looking for a small-group point person.

The ABCs of Deep, Personal Change

Bill Donahue: I need God to show up in ME first. And so do you.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

Articles for Small Group Leaders