3. Ask for Help from Leadership
If you’ve tried to grow your group without much success, don’t hesitate to reach out to your church leadership. They may know of people looking for a group or may have resources to support your outreach efforts. Some churches even offer group growth training or seasonal group launches to connect people more effectively.
Your church may also be able to feature your group in announcements, emails, or social media to help raise visibility.
4. Reevaluate Your Meeting Format
Sometimes, the issue isn’t the small group size, but the group format. Is the content engaging? Are the meetings at a convenient time? Is there a healthy balance of discussion, prayer, and relationship-building? If your format feels stale, consider switching things up with a new study, a meal-based gathering, or even rotating locations.
Creative changes can generate interest and provide natural opportunities to invite others.
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5. Don’t Discount the Strength of a Small Group
Finally, it’s important to remember that Jesus did powerful ministry with just twelve disciples—and had even deeper moments with just three. If your group is small but committed, you can still experience deep discipleship, spiritual formation, and mutual support. Sometimes a season of smallness is preparing your group for something greater.
Rather than seeing small size as a problem, ask what opportunities it offers. A smaller group may allow for more intimate sharing, flexibility in meeting, and deeper accountability.
Your small group plays a crucial role in the spiritual health of its members—and the church as a whole. If you’re wrestling with whether your small group size is too small, take time to assess both the challenges and the opportunities. Through intentional invitations, partnership, leadership support, and creativity, you can either grow your group or maximize its current potential.
Don’t be discouraged by small beginnings. With prayer, effort, and community vision, your group can become exactly the place God intends it to be. What step will you take this week to nurture the growth of your small group?
