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Articles for Small Group Leaders

Is Summer an Ally to Your Group?

Everyone seems to look forward to the summer, except for small group leaders. Brett Eastman gives great tips on how to make the most of the summer season.

Coaching Jitters: From Reluctant Member to Confident Shepherd

How do you train others to be shepherds? Brett Eastman has some great tips.

Hearing God: What Jesus Said

In the noise of this world, hearing from God can change the momentum of your life.

6 Reasons Many Small Groups Aren't Transformational

Rick Howerton explains how many group leaders miss the mark on transformation.

Is Your Small Group Being Throttled?

Did you know that there are certain factors that can choke your group ministry impact? Mark Howell helps identify them.

3 Marks of Successful “We” Leaders

As you mature in leadership, can you move from "I" to "we"?

5 Assumptions That Stunt Small Group Ministry Growth

"There are certain assumptions that come up over and over again and lead to a dead end every time," says Mark Howell.

4 Components of Healthy Small Groups

Mark Howell: How do you answer the question, "What does your group do?"

The 10 Commandments of Small Group Leadership

Rick Howerton: Maybe these 10 expectations of a great leader will help you as you lead and serve your small group.

5 Gospel-Centered Acts Almost Any Small Group Can Do

Rick Howerton: These things will not only create a substantial bond between group members, but when carried out, they will also exhibit the love of Christ.

When Small Group Coaching Fails

Almost every small group pastor or director will agree coaching small group leaders is important. Yet, many of those pastors would also admit they don’t know how to adequately coach their small group leaders.

Feeling "Almost Special": Following Up With Small Group Sign-Ups

How many times have I asked people to sign up for something, then not followed up with them? Did they feel “almost special”?

10 Words of Wisdom for Young Leaders

After 20 years of leading, Stephen Blandino shares a few tips he wishes somebody would have shared with him.

Improving Your Small Group Leadership Culture

Kirby Holmes: Small Group leaders that are leading in your church are living in what Jesus asked every Christ follower to do, make disciples, but they can’t do it alone.

7 Steps to Small Group Success

If you want thriving small group ministry, you need to set up your small group leaders to succeed.

Bill Donahue: Enrolling in the School of Adversity Together

Bill Donahue: No one gets a pass from the school of adversity, but each class gets a little easier when we do it together.

7 Steps to Small Group Success

As a leader of small group leaders, you need to understand … group leaders want to win.

What's Your Definition of a Small Group Leader?

Mike Mack: "Your responsibility as a small group leader is primarily to shepherd the sheep that God puts into your care..."

4 Important Innovations in Small Group Ministry

Mark Howell lists what he sees as the most important innovations in the history of small group ministry.

What Small Group Leaders Can Learn From Great Preachers

Mike Mack offers five things he has learned from preachers to adapt to leading small groups.

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