Small Group Leaders Blogs

What To Do When No One Comes To Your New Small Group

It’s happened to tons of people. They take the step of faith to start a new small group in their church. They’ve prayed, prepared, and hoped only...

The Idolatry of Excellence

Most of the pastors I’ve worked with fit a description by Dallas Willard. This is because of what I call the idolatry of excellence.

Fresh Encounter: Experiencing God’s Power for Spiritual Awakening

Fresh Encounter will be just the ticket for certain groups.  With its focus on spiritual renewal, it will be most appropriate for those who long for personal revival and a return to their first love (Revelation 2:4).

The Goal of the Cell Group

If your church is going to use a cell group strategy, it's best to define your cell group goals.

“This Is How I Small Group” from the Small Group Network

This Is How I Small Group is a periodic series at the Small Group Network about getting to know members of the small group. Some will have decades of experience; others will be brand new to small group ministry. #SmallGroups #Strategy

Christian Community: Theology, not a Pragmatic Structure

I live in two worlds. On the one hand, I read theologians who ask big sweeping questions about God, what God is doing in...

Honor Cell Leaders with Rest and Reflection on Christ’s Incarnation

by Bill Joukhadar A successful cell leader is not someone who believes "they" have it all together - "they" alone can do the job. How...

Evangelism and the Edification in a Cell Church

by Mario Vega Although our lessons at the Elim church are focused on evangelism, it is inevitable for them to be at the same time...

Two Things Build Community

Grippin' and grinnin' makes for a close knit group.

Andy Stanley: Circles Are Better Than Rows

Had the great privilege of attending the Re:Group conference recently and there was a moment in one of the main sessions that I just...

Pursuing God’s Beauty: Stories from the Gospel of John

If you’re like me you’re often asked for a Bible book study recommendation.  ”Our group just wants to study a book of the Bible....