Small Group Leaders

Recognizing the right time to end a small group—and understanding why—is essential for cultivating a vibrant church community.

If you’ve determined that your small group size is limiting the potential of your gatherings, there are several practical steps you can take.

Jesus states each of these eight ways to be healthy as what we call a “beatitude,” and we refer to them as healing choices for life.

Have you ever examined your small group ministry for signs of settling?

A small group creates a welcoming environment where people can explore, practice, and deepen their connection with God through prayer. Guiding your small group toward learning to pray can bring about significant spiritual growth and transformation.

Launching such a program requires careful planning, clarity of vision, and a biblical foundation. These requirements are vital for how to start a discipleship program that is both sustainable and spiritually effective.

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.

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.