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Why Become a Disciple-Making Small Group Church?

Rick Howerton -
One of the most tragic realities in the present day church is that she is void of the leaders necessary to accomplish the vision the senior pastor has been given. A disciple-making church produces leaders who produce leaders.
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What Is a Right Number of Groups in a Healthy Church?

Allen White -
You work hard in your small group ministry. It’s great to know how well you’re doing, right? So, what is a healthy number of groups for a healthy church?
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The Key To Growing Irresistible Small Groups

Small Group Network -
New group leaders often ask, “what can I do to make my group irresistible?” In fact, if you’re reading this, you’ve likely had one or more group leaders under your care ask you a variation of this question.
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7 Words of Encouragement for Leaders of Small Groups

Rick Howerton -
For those small group pastors lacking the gift of encouragement, maybe some of these phrases are phrases you could speak to a small group leader.
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The Irresistable Power of Small Group Prayer

Mike Bullock -
When it comes to group building and group leader building, small group prayer is an often overlooked tool. Everyone knows praying is an integral part of groups, but it can often become an afterthought, instead of a leading effort.
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Small Group Quotes That Motivate … In Less Than 280 Characters

Rick Howerton -
On an almost daily basis I will tweet as many as five statements that pop into my head. Some of them are about leadership but most of them are small group quotes
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How to Vent (Safely) in a Small Group

Chet Gladkowski -
This side of eternity, people are going to vent. Here a four tips on how to vent safely and unload stresses and frustrations without hurting yourself, others, and your God.
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3 Times Jesus Modeled How to Treat Sinners

Matt Brown -
"We need both gentleness and holy truth."
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7 Ways to Respond to Negative People in Church

Ron Edmondson -
Dealing with negative people in church has been a huge part of my work. I talk with pastors every week who tell me they have large groups of people who are always negative about something they are doing.
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How Small Groups Can Help in a Time of Grief

Josh Hunt -
Rick Warren went into a detailed description of his son’s death. He told how his small group supported him in the most difficult chapter of his life. There are lessons here about how your small group can help in a time of grief.
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8 Icebreakers for Church Meetings

David Grigg -
How can you, as a leader, be proactive and set the tone for an engaging meeting? You need icebreakers for online groups. Here are four icebreaker questions and four icebreaker games to get everyone settled in for a great online gathering.
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7 Ways Extroverts Can Better Engage Introverts

Ron Edmondson -
There is often confusion surrounding introverts—here are 7 simple steps for ways to engage introverts.
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How to Avoid the Spiritual Growth ‘Trap’

Ray Hollenbach -
A small group can be a place for spiritual growth and responsibility, yet even though self-discipline has great power, it comes at the risk of locating the source of that power in us instead of the grace of God.
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Healthy Correction in Small Groups

Sean Buono -
Healthy correction will sustain a church community and where it will allow relationships to thrive within a small group ministry.
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8 Free Tools To Help Your Ministry Succeed

Small Group Network -
Having the right tools is vital. Here are eight free tools that will help you take your ministry to the next level.
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Spiritual Maturity: 5 Signs You DON’T Have It

Carey Nieuwhof -
Often what we call spiritual maturity … isn't. In fact, at least five of the common claims we make about having spiritual maturity actually show we lack it.
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The Secret of Gentle Confrontation

Clint Archer -
Too many Christians are scared to say something. They don’t want to do the work of keeping a brother or sister accountable. Too many Christians are cowardly when it comes to the vital task of gentle confrontation.
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How to Build Sticky Small Groups

Chet Gladkowski -
This is a very unique point in time to reach out as people are thinking about what’s important. To help them make wise decisions, and to thrive, you need to build sticky small groups.
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Closing Prayers for Small Group Meetings

Mark Howell -
When it comes to prayers for small group meetings, what is the best way to close a group meeting in prayer?
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The Impact of a Committed Church Small Group

Phil Cooke -
John Stott wrote about the power of committed Christians as a group. It’s a great reminder that even as a minority in society, the impact of a church small group can be enormous.
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