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Why Small Groups?

Stephen Blandino explores the driving force behind small group ministry and why relationships are so crucial in the church?

Don't Make These Communication Mistakes!

One of the greatest inhibitors of effective ministry is less than great communication. Here are six very common mistakes that limit small group leadership effectiveness.

Design Your Small Group for Maximum Impact

The results you’re experiencing are directly linked to the design of your group (or your ministry). That should tell us that we ought to be paying attention to the design.

Should Groups Vote on Curriculum?

Leaders should take time to assess the true needs of their groups.

Is Ministry Stinking Up Your Marriage?

God doesn’t call us to lead in His church to the detriment of our marriage. But when we do it’s a clear indication that ministry is no longer a calling; it’s an idol.

How God Entrusts You With Leadership

Leadership is first and foremost a stewardship--it it something that God has entrusted to you.

4 Secrets of Connecting People

Want to connect unconnected people? Want to connect beyond the usual suspects? Way beyond? Mark Howell reveals his four secrets that really work.

Why Your Church Should Produce Its Own Video Curriculum

Allen White encourages churches to create their own video series for five great reasons.

9 Statements That Will Destroy Your Small Group

Ben Reed: There are statements you can make, personally, that will inevitably tank your group.

10 Indicators of a Thriving Small Group Culture

Mark Howell shares how he can tell when a church has gone beyond small group ministry into a small group culture.

Mark Howell: My Ideal Small Group

Ever spent any time thinking about your ideal small group? What would it be like? What kind of people would be part of it? What would you do together? What difference would it make in your life to be part of a group like that?

4 Ways to Know You're a Good Fit to Work at a Church

Make sure that you answer these four questions with a "yes" before accepting any position with any church.

Your Small Group Is a Fireplace (Not the Fire)

How can your small group(s) become a fireplace?

5 Common Artificial Barriers to Small Group Ministry Growth

If you’re like many, you’ve wrestled with the question, “Why can’t we break through this barrier?”

"Why Isn't This Small Group Model Working for Us?"

The mistake that many pastors make is assuming that their problem is rooted in a model, system, or strategy.

Dethrone These Small Group Idols!

Mike Mack helps your group live out the first and most fundamental commandment.

What Do You Expect of Your Small Group Leaders?

Have you developed expectations for your leaders and hosts? How do you communicate them? Mark Howell gives some helpful examples.

The Best Environment for Small Groups

Does your meeting area have any character?

An Analysis of Sermon-Based Small Group Strategy

Mark Howell uses his years of small group leadership experience to offer his take on sermon-based small groups.

Top 3 Ninja Ideas for Recruiting Small Group Leaders

Could taking a small group vacation actually increase the number of your leaders?

John Lindell Calls Mark Driscoll To Repent for ‘Trying To Destroy...

During an evening service on Wednesday (April 17), Pastor John Lindell of James River Church in Ozark, Missouri, accused controversial Pastor Mark Driscoll of attempting to sow division in Lindell's family.

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