Dinner Church, Anyone?
Gathering around a table, sharing a meal, worshiping and studying The Word... What could be better than dinner church?
How to Pray When You Don’t Want to Pray
Ever wonder how to pray when you don't want to pray? Oddly enough, many people struggle with learning about prayer because they are focusing on praying, not on God. But prayer is all about relationship.
6 Crucial Small Group Lessons From the Early Church
Scott Boren thought his research on the early church would reveal "secret ingredients" to small group success. Instead, he found something much more significant.
7 Childcare Solutions for Small Groups
Whether you are a small group leader/ host or the small group pastor/point person at your church, here are 7 childcare solutions to help your small group(s) thrive.
The Absolute Best Discussion Question You Can Ask in Small Group
Looking for the absolute best discussion question for small group? One of the greatest skills that you need to run a good Bible study is the instinct to craft good questions.
Fuller Streamed a Continuous Reading of the Four Gospels on Sept. 11th
Fuller Theological Seminary’s Fuller Studio hosted a live stream of a continuous reading of the Gospels on September 11, 2019. The stream lasted over...
7 Ways a Church’s Small Groups Can Reach People for Jesus (From Saddleback)
These are 7 powerful ways that a church's small groups can reach people for Jesus. And we've seen these happening at Saddleback effectively.
10 Ways to Help Small Group Members Participate More
Model these Top 10 ways to help small group members participate so each member recognizes that he or she is an integral member of the Body of Christ and begins behaving accordingly, inside and outside the meeting.
4 Ways to Rally Your Small Group for Fall
Regardless how your group has been approaching the summer season, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll transition back into the fall season. Here are four tips to rally your small group for fall.
A Small Group Leader’s 30-Day Prayer Guide
Copy and give this Prayer Guide to your leaders or create your own so that your groups can grow in strength and influence for the Kingdom of God!
3 Great Values of Small Group Life
The best and most enduring stories of life change are connected to some form of small group life. Christianity was never designed to be a journey taken alone. In fact, I don’t believe you can live your faith journey to its fullest potential by yourself.
10 Traits of a Healthy Small Group Ministry
Do you have a healthy small group ministry? You will if you focus on these 10 traits of a healthy small group ministry.
A Quick Guide to Leading Yourself Spiritually
One of my greatest obstacles has been learning how to best lead myself and to do so with greater spiritual intensity. Here are three quick takeaways that could challenge you for leading yourself spiritually.
8 Creative Prayer Ideas for Small Group Time
Sometimes groups can get stuck in a rut when it comes to praying together, my prayer is that these creative prayer ideas for small group may help you and your group.
What I Learned About Community From a Rural Church
A certain closeness to God was evident during my visit to this rural church. How did they create this culture? Did their rural setting have anything to do with it? Are they more purposeful about making time for God in their lives?
52 Fellowship Activities for Your Small Group
Here's a list of 52 fellowship activities that groups in my church have used through the years. This list is meant to serve as an idea starter for your group so you can come up with your own activities and plans for implementing them. The key is to do it together.
Why Confidentiality Matters in Small Groups
How can you set up a safe environment that incorporates confidentiality? Consider following these five tips.
Small Group Craze vs. Biblical Community
In today's culture, name the group and you can join it—so how can we discover biblical community?
Simple Cell Church Planting
Fruitfulness on the cell level builds confidence for future church planting and allows the candidate to then make it happen.
How to Respond When Your Prayers Go Unanswered
I have many reasons to thank God for unanswered prayers. But, those unanswered prayers don’t make life easier for me!
Latest News
Debate: Should Kids Be Excused From School to Study the Bible?
A Bible Release Time program is currently being vetted in Knox County, Tennessee. Students are excused one hour a month from their regular classes to attend a course at a neighboring church. Students' parents must sign a release form and the course takes the place of subjects like art and music.
New Podcasts
Brady Boyd on the Need for Us to Turn Outrage into...
The modern church, says Brady Boyd, "has chosen some cheap substitutes to the original Great Commission." But there is a way we can correct our mission drift...and the key is the two greatest commandments.
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