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What It Means to Say I’m Praying for You

Ray Hollenbach - November 28, 2023

How often do you say these words, and what does it mean to say, I’m praying for you? I’d like to suggest that at the heart of praying for others is the word friendship—friendship with people, and friendship with God.

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9 Tools for Leading a Life-Changing Bible Study

Chris Surratt - November 24, 2023

Life-changing Bible study: Having the right tools available can open a conversation around God’s Word that will eventually lead to discipleship.

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Small Group Purposes During the Holidays

Jackie Van Hook - November 22, 2023

December can be a month full of meaningful celebrations, worship, service, learning, and outreach. Below are 5 ways fulfill your small group purposes together during the holiday months, despite busy schedules.

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Assumptions About Introverts in Small Groups

Ron Edmondson - November 21, 2023

I’ve written before about the assumptions about introverts before and how I adapt with it as a pastor. What surprises me, however, is how misunderstood introverts are sometimes.

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Does God Have Favorites?

Chet Gladkowski - November 16, 2023

We all have favorites. But does God have favorites? I don't think so. God doesn’t see anyone of us as more deserving of his love.

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Closing Prayers for Small Group Meetings

Mark Howell - November 14, 2023

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 Irresistable Power of Small Group Prayer

Mike Bullock - November 14, 2023

When it comes to group building and group leader building, small group prayer is an often overlooked tool. Everyone knows praying is an integral part of groups, but it can often become an afterthought, instead of a leading effort.

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Healthy Correction in Small Groups

Sean Buono - November 13, 2023

Healthy correction will sustain a church community and where it will allow relationships to thrive within a small group ministry.

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3 Steps to Good Communication

Chet Gladkowski - November 9, 2023

It certainly looks like everyone is talking but very few are trying to communicate or listen. If only there were 3 steps to good communication. But wait--perhaps there are!

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Why Small Groups Need Effective Bible Teachers

Josh Hunt - November 8, 2023

Effective Bible Teachers result in classes that pray, people who serve, and individuals who read their Bibles and follow what it says.

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The Joy of Small Groups

Sean Buono - November 7, 2023

A right-brain oriented small group ministry opts to have their groups meet and seek fellowship with one another and explore curriculum through the context of relationships that bring the joy of small groups.

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What Is a Right Number of Groups in a Healthy Church?

Allen White - October 30, 2023

You work hard in your small group ministry. It’s great to know how well you’re doing, right? So, what is a healthy number of groups for a healthy church?

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7 Ways to Respond To Negative People in Church

Ron Edmondson - October 28, 2023

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.

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We All Need Grace and Peace

Chet Gladkowski - October 26, 2023

Grace and peace are two of those words that get thrown around a lot, but few people really get what they mean.

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The Power of Vision

Rick Howerton - October 24, 2023

What inspires a leader to give his or her life to a particular goal? The power of vision is what makes a leader great. In fact, visionless leaders aren't leaders at all—they're managers.

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Spiritual Maturity: 5 Signs You DON’T Have It

Carey Nieuwhof - October 23, 2023

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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7 Words of Encouragement for Leaders of Small Groups

Rick Howerton - October 20, 2023

For those small group pastors lacking the gift of encouragement, maybe some of these phrases are phrases you could speak to a small group leader.

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3 Subtle Ways to Redirect Awkward Conversations

Evan Doyle - October 19, 2023

Knowing when to continue awkward conversations or to stop them (and what to say) requires the wisdom of God.

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3 Times Jesus Modeled How To Treat Sinners

Matt Brown - October 13, 2023

"We need both gentleness and holy truth."

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The Meaning of Membership

Chet Gladkowski - October 12, 2023

The meaning of membership says that we “are” members of his body. Period. It’s a statement of fact. It’s true, so anything other than true is false. It’s something that we already are.

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