Articles for Small Group Leaders

Small Group Leader, You Are a Pastor

If you are a small group leader, I have an announcement for you: YOU ARE A PASTOR. In fact, most of the pastors in the early centuries of the church did the same stuff you do as a small group leader.

6 Tips for Overcoming Virtual Meetings Fatigue

So, what do we do when our minds and bodies start shutting down from virtual meetings overload? Here are six tips to overcome your Zoom/Hangouts/WebEx/Skype/FaceTime fatigue.

So You Want to Use Zoom Anyway

Most organizations were a bit unprepared for the increased remote work forced on us by the current pandemic. Churches and ministries are communication-focused, and...

May Our Longing to Gather Grow

Our longing to gather with our brothers and sisters in Christ is a gracious reminder that we belong to Him. He has given us this longing. The tears are reminders that His mercy has changed us.

Zoom or Facetime? Choose Your Video Calling Solution Wisely!

The coronavirus (Covid-19) has many staff working from home, and there are a number of things worth considering as you manage the ‘brand’ of...

5 Keys to Unlocking Small Group Ministry Impact

Increase the impact of your small groups by taking Mark Howell's seasoned advice.

Suddenly, Everybody Has Time for a Small Group

Unless they offer an essential service, suddenly everybody has time for a small group. The #1 excuse people give for not joining a group is that they are too busy or they don’t have enough time for a small group.

7 Lessons Each Navy Deployment Taught Me About Thriving While Socially Isolated

With #socialdistancing #quarantine #shelterinplace causing upheaval in all of our lives I have been reflecting on how each Navy deployment gave me skills that help in this current reality. My goal every time I deployed was to come back better than when I left.