Articles for Small Group Leaders

What Are the Next Steps of Small Group Discipleship?

God gave wisdom to break down how a disciple could be defined in the cell church paradigm. Develop your vision for next steps small group discipleship through this simple framework.

How Plans for Small Groups Are Now Like “Earthquake Plans”

We cannot build our plans for small group like the “solid wall” plans of yesteryear. Plans for small groups that were built on predictable, solid data, availability of people and facilities. What we need is to build plans that have flexibility built right in.

5 Small Group Questions to Ask for the New Year

Follow Einstein's advice in figuring out the right questions to ask before tackling problems. Here is my best shot at five small group questions to ask as 2022 begins!

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?

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 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!