Small Group Leaders

6 Small Group Meeting Places Outside of a Home

If the objective is to encourage people to attend and participate, other site choices might be necessary. Don’t let the lack of a home to meet in discourage you from leading a small group. Find out more about some alternatives for small group meeting places?

Getting Over the Post-COVID Bump for Small Groups

The effects of COVID-19 and its variants have lasted much longer than any of us could have anticipated. Things are slowly getting better, but it's still tough. Here are some thoughts for re-engaging your small groups to get over the post-COVID bump most small groups are experiencing.

God Spoke to Me – And Led Me from Illinois to Africa

God spoke to me over a period of ten years and led me from Illinois to Africa, and from small groups in the United States to small groups around the world.

Foundations of the Cell Church Movement

As I’ve studied, practiced, and reflected on the cell church over the last few years, I’ve concluded that the cell church is all about developing and releasing leaders to reap the harvest.

The Brain and Small Groups

What encourages continual transformation within the heart of a believer? Certainly, reading Scripture and prayer are a part of it. But according to neuroscience, so is community through small groups.

The Small Group Bump of 2021: Growth, With the Promise of More

The predicted Small Group Boom of 2021 ended up being more of a Small Group Bump, but it was a significant bump. These churches ended up with more small groups than they ever had and more people in groups than ever.

Gospel-Centered Communities or Christian Social Clubs?

In the midst of something you and others enjoy, there is the potential that your group could be missing the most important aspect of community life—the gospel!

Helping Your Small Group Deal With Grief

When it comes to ministering to those experiencing grief in your small group, show up and shut up. The deeper the pain, the fewer words you should use.