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8 Icebreakers for Church Meetings

David Grigg - August 30, 2022

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 - August 29, 2022

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 - August 28, 2022

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 - August 25, 2022

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 - August 20, 2022

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 - August 20, 2022

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 - August 20, 2022

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 - August 18, 2022

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 - August 16, 2022

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 - August 11, 2022

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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Solving Problems Creatively for Your Small Group

Chet Gladkowski - August 11, 2022

Every problem has multiple potential solutions. Here are the best six steps to crack the code for solving problems creatively.

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Innovate Your Way to Better Small Groups

Josh Hunt - August 10, 2022

Here are some key truths about innovation and how it can help you build better small groups at your church.

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Closed Group vs Open Group – Which Is Best?

Andrew Mason - August 9, 2022

“How do you feel about closed or open groups?” This was a recent question I was asked by a church that was in the beginning stages of formulating their church-wide small group model. I smiled because this is a loaded question.

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CPR for Your Small Groups

Small Group Network - August 5, 2022

Do you and your small groups need CPR? Not the Cardiopulmonary resuscitation we’re familiar with, but CPR with the way you communicate: cultural popular reference.

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Small Group Pastor: You Don’t Have to Know Everything

Small Group Network - August 4, 2022

You don’t have to know everything to be the best small group point person. Actually, it’s better for your small group leaders if you don’t.

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How Storytelling Can Transform Your Small Group Experience

Small Group Network - August 2, 2022

In the context of small groups, storytelling is the personal narration of our life experiences. It is something, I believe, that is part of the very fabric of who we are as image-bearers of God.

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Does God Call Leaders? Who Is Qualified?

Brandon Cox - August 2, 2022

How do we understand God's call to leadership? Have you heard the phrase, "God doesn’t call the qualified; he qualifies the called"? What exactly does that mean?

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CPR for Small Groups (Cultural Popular References)

Chet Gladkowski - July 28, 2022

Do you and your small groups need CPR? Not the Cardiopulmonary resuscitation we’re familiar with, but CPR with the way you communicate: cultural popular references.

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6 Steps Toward Men’s Confession and Accountability Groups

Bill Search - July 26, 2022

One of the greatest strengths of a healthy men’s confession and accountability group is the opportunity for a guy to share what’s really going on in his life.

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Why Small Groups Should Not Try to Fix Others

Josh Hunt - July 21, 2022

If the group tries to fix others, no one will be honest. It does not matter how well-meaning the group is in this, fixing kills honesty.

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