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Pathway: Becoming a Healthy Group (6-12 months)
Thriving After a Small-Groups Campaign
Four steps to a smooth transition into "normal" group life.
posted 04/14/08, By Bill Search
A Case Study of Small-Group Accountability
How the Samson Society is helping men escape from the trap of sexual addiction.
posted 04/07/08, By John W. Kennedy
Community: Past, Present, and Future
What the Society page reveals about our need for each other.
posted 03/24/08, By Amy Simpson
Spiritual Disciplines for People in Ministry
Why it's so important to nurture spiritual disciplines that are unconnected to "church work."
posted 03/17/08, By Lynne M. Baab
Coping with People Who Beef, Bite, and Bellyache
How to handle difficult relationships in your small group.
posted 03/03/08, By Dr. Les Parrott
Coming Forth with Lazarus
Understanding the Sabbath in light of God's sovereignty.
posted 02/04/08, By Mark Buchanan
Having a Good Cry
Learn to deal openly and honestly with strong emotions in your small group.
posted 01/28/08, By Brooke B. Collison
Seven Warning Signs—Assessment
Be aware of these seven areas where your small-group ministry can go sour.
posted 12/14/07, By Jack Dyson
The Vision Behind Small Groups
Here are practical answers to many common questions about small groups in church.
posted 11/02/07, By Russ Robinson
The Childcare Checklist
Use this practical tool to determine the childcare options in your small group.
posted 07/30/07, By Michael Mack
The Place of Reflection in Soul Care
Four important spiritual disciplines to enhance your small-group experience.
posted 05/25/07, By Diana Bennett
Accountability in Small Groups
How early Methodists practiced small-group accountability.
posted 04/27/07
Five Small Group Myths
Home Bible studies don't always operate by the textbook.
posted 02/16/07, By David A. Womack
Bruised Camels and Their Money
Small group helps members shape their views about how to handle money.
posted 01/12/06, By John Crosby
Breaking and Entering
True Christian community does whatever it takes to connect a friend with Jesus.
posted 11/30/06, By John Ortberg
10 Ways to Sustain New Small Groups After 40 Days of Purpose
Strengthen your small groups after the launch.
posted 10/16/06, By Brett Eastman
The Art of Group Prayer
Making your small group prayer time meaningful.
posted 08/21/06, By JoHannah Reardon
No More Mr. Nice Group
Five practices that take small groups beyond polite sharing to the disciplines that change lives.
posted 08/21/06, By John Ortberg
What Do We Want to Study Next?
Five principles for selecting the right study for your group.
posted 07/24/06, By Michael C. Mack
The Coach's Course
What you need to know to lead leaders.
posted 01/17/05, Lifetogether
Making Your Group Real "Friends"
7 principles for deepening small group relationships.
posted 10/25/04, Lifetogether
Changing Lines into Circles
Sharing multiple sides of yourself with your small group.
posted 9/13/04, Lifetogether
Loving Sinners is Messy but Necessary
Why small groups must confront sin.
posted 7/19/04, Lifetogether
No Pain, No Spiritual Gain
Why we must open ourselves up to pain.
posted 6/7/04, Lifetogether
From Clique to Community
Why your groups must step out of their boats.
posted 5/24/04, Lifetogether
A Purpose Beyond The Passion
Five ways your small groups can turn this movie into ministry.
posted 3/2/04, Lifetogether
Five Essentials for Small Group Health
How to keep your groups growing vibrantly.
posted 2/2/04, Lifetogether
Healthy Members, Healthy Group
Take this assessment to see how your health measures up.
posted 11/18/03, Lifetogether
Give Your Servant's Heart a Workout
As a group leader, your desire is to develop this same heart in the members of your group.
posted 11/14/03, Lifetogether
Stretch Your Faith Through Service
As Christ's disciples, we grow by doing something that stretches our faith: taking time alone with God, giving, and serving. As leaders, you need to nudge each person in you group to take on a small service role to help them grow as Christ's disciples.
posted 11/14/03, Lifetogether
Leadership Honesty Breeds Group Honesty
Here's a practical way to get your group to open up.
posted 10/21/03, Lifetogether
Creating Team Players
5 ways to get everyone committed to contributing to your group.
posted 10/20/03, Lifetogether
You Are Not Alone
How help from God and group members takes the worry out of leading.
posted 10/20/03, Lifetogether
Divide, Connect and Grow
One great way to get your group to open up.
posted 10/20/03, Lifetogether
The Authentic and Patient Leader
Mastering these two qualities will make all the difference in your group's participation.
posted 10/20/03, Lifetogether
Share the Load!
Dividing responsibilities not only eases your leadership burden, it helps your group members grow.
posted 10/17/03, Lifetogether
Build Community Through Communion
Looking for a wonderful means of worshipping as a group?
posted 10/6/03, Lifetogether
Small Groups Built to Last
Move your groups toward small group wellness.
posted 9/19/03, Lifetogether
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