Articles for Small Group Leaders

Christmas Playlist: 10 Songs + 10 Prayers for the Season

With only a week left until Christmas, here are ten songs for a Christmas playlist linked to ten prayers to take you, and those you lead, on a more profound journey this Christmas season.

How to Have a Kid-Friendly Small Group

There are so many variables when you want a kid-friendly group.

Christmas, Potluck, and Your Small Group

There is something special about eating together. Have you done a potluck lately in your small group? Christmas is the perfect time!

Christmas Fellowship Ideas for Your Small Group

What better time of year to engage your small group in meaningful—and fun—Christmas fellowship? You might even find that people who aren't normally involved in your church could be open to Christmas fellowship ideas and service opportunities through your small group.

Authenticity and Small Groups: Is ‘Fauxnerability’ Becoming a Problem?

With a higher value on transparency, authenticity and vulnerability in the church, there is a dark ‘flip-side’ that we need to be aware of.

Small Groups in the Holidays – 5 Ways Forward

Small groups in the holidays: Watch and see what God will do!

The Secret of Greatness in Leadership

Jesus teaches us and shows us what the very best leaders are meant to be.

Sermon-Based Small Groups: Yes or No

More and more churches seem to be moving to a sermon-based curriculum for their small groups. That is, they review and study the same text the pastor preached on the previous Sunday. On the other hand, I’ve met church leaders who oppose this approach.