Articles for Small Group Leaders

Do Small Groups Still Work, or Has Their Time Passed?

Pastors sometimes measure small group health by numbers alone. But stories of growth, reconciliation, new friendships, and answered prayer reveal far more about a ministry’s impact.

20 Bible Dialogue Questions

Remember that follow-up questions are the best questions.

How to Use Video Teaching Effectively in Your Small Group

Video is not the centerpiece of the group. It’s the conversation starter. Your job is to help the group use it wisely.

4 Deep Bible Questions To Engage Your Small Group

It’s actually very simple. God’s Word is powerful and his Spirit is at work. Just ask a few good questions that move people to the heart of the passage.

10 Reasons People Stay in a Church Long-Term

A healthy church doesn’t just attract people for a season. It grows people across a lifetime.

Can I REALLY Lead a Small Group? Answering Their Hesitations

These stories are from people who saw themselves as unlikely leaders have in common are feelings of inadequacy, insecurity and fear. -- and now they lead small groups!

11 Traits of a Mature Church Member

Every pastor knows the feeling of looking out at the congregation and seeing the faithful few. These are the people who don't just occupy...

10 Things That Make People Not Return to a Small Group

By intentionally addressing these factors, you help your small group become a place where people don’t just visit—they stay, grow, and belong.

Vital Questions for Small Group Leaders

So goes the leader, so goes the small group! So start your meeting with your small group leaders by asking two or three questions like these.

Pros & Cons: Should Your Small Group Meet Through the Holidays?

December is unlike any other month. Families travel. Schools close. Workloads spike. Church calendars fill with events. All of this impacts attendance and group energy.

3 Signs of a Transformed Life

When you meet the true God, your hate and your fear begin to evaporate. They may not disappear immediately, but the Spirit of Christ in your heart won’t rest until your spirit echoes his. Find out more about a transformed life.