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The Leadership Six-Pack of Skills

Stephen Blandino lists six non-negotiable skills for leaders from the story of Joseph.

Preparing People for Missional Community

Some have jumped quickly into the missional community vision, then they realize after the fact that their people are not prepared for life in community on mission.

7 Core Ideas about Small Group Coaching

Mark Howell: Do some basic thinking about your small group coaching philosophy before you make your next move.

5 Keys to Finding More Small Group Leaders

Have you ever said, "I can't find enough leaders!"? If so, you're in good company.

The 4 Most Important Questions a Small Group Leader Will Ever Ask

The answers to these questions will determine how the group leader relates to each group member.

6 Ways to Help Identify a Potential Leader

"Someone who has potential energy may look uncommitted and unmotivated," says Ben Reed.

Are You Good at Small Group Leadership Training?

Scott Boren helps determine whether you are a benefit or a barrier to your small group development.

Leverage This January Twist to Launch Groups

Structure your discipleship strategy around people's felt needs in January ... it works!

Small Group, You’re Fired!

Shocking story of a leader who fired his entire group.

Distinctives of the Three Types of Small Group Connecting Events

Sometimes people will say they’ve already tried a strategy, without realizing they haven't tried the REAL version.

Five Ways to Fail Jesus’ Servant-Leadership Test

Servant leadership isn’t a “style” of leadership, it'a way of life.

Preparing for Your First Group Meeting

Allen White gives six clear tips for preparing to make your first meeting successful.

The 4 Key Practices of Small Group Coaches

The first of many practical helps for Coaches.

Future vs. Past: Figuring out the Tension

Leaders can be torn apart by poorly navigated tension.

What's on Your Mind? Part 4

The final installment of this series on how to have a healthy mind

How Do I Know My Group Is Healthy?

Unhealthiness is easy to spot in small groups.

Evoking Commitment From Group Members

Instead of laying out a mandate, create a magnet.

Coaching and Accountability Questions: What's the Difference?

What are you supposed to do now and what were you supposed to do then?

What if I Don't Know the Answer?

Most small group leaders dread being asked tough questions.

Idaho Pastor Who Went Missing This Week Died From Apparent Suicide

According to police, 59-year-old Idaho Pastor Gene Roberts died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and foul play isn’t suspected. Roberts went missing early on April 22, and search teams located his body that evening.

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.

Small Group Leaders How To's