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Pathway: Beginning a Group (0-6 months)
Seven Advantages of Sermon-Based Small Groups
The lecture/lab model is great for both small groups and Sunday mornings.
posted 05/05/08, By Larry Osborne
Thriving After a Small-Groups Campaign
Four steps to a smooth transition into "normal" group life.
posted 04/14/08, By Bill Search
Sample Form: Church-Wide Announcement for Small Groups
Adapt this sample form to announce and promote small groups in your church.
posted 03/31/08, By John R. Throop
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
Expert Advice for Small-Group Facilitators
Why obedience and a caring heart are all you really need.
posted 10/12/07, By Steve Gladen
Where the Divorced Get More than Sympathy
An innovative small-groups ministry for a neglected group of people.
posted 08/31/07, By John J. Van der Graaf
The Childcare Checklist
Use this practical tool to determine the childcare options in your small group.
posted 07/30/07, By Michael Mack
Key Principles for Re-Launching
John Atkinson discusses several important factors for small-groups ministries contemplating a re-launch.
posted 06/18/07, By John Atkinson
The Challenge of Challenging People
Practical advice for those willing to minister at the margins.
posted 05/25/07, By Pat J. Sikora
A Spiritual Growth Industry
Small groups are helping Christians bring faith to bear in the for-profit world.
posted 04/11/07, By Randy Christian
Support Groups May Be Worth the Trouble
A church needs to carefully consider the risks and benefits before launching a group.
posted 04/04/07, By Randy Christian
E-Groups
Sometimes, the ideal small group doesn't have all its members in the same room.
posted 02/05/07, By Marilyn A. Yocum
Nine Ways to Support Your Support Group
Follow these foundational steps to get your groups off to a great start.
posted 01/12/07, By Randy Christian
Drawing Men into Small Groups
A proven plan for reaching reluctant men.
posted 10/27/06, From the Church Leaders Answer Book
Finding God in Small Groups
Tom Albin's doctoral research reveals why the Wesley's system worked so well.
posted 10/03/06, Interview by Tim Stafford
How to Start an Accountability Group
Become accountable to grow in your Christian life.
posted 09/22/06, By Christopher Easley
Building (or Rebuilding) a Healthy Small Group Ministry
7 important questions to consider.
posted 07/24/06, By Jeffrey Arnold
Launching Community
Three steps to making your small group dream come true for your church.
posted 06/22/06, Lifetogether
Questions: Icebreakers and Beyond
Steering your discussion the right way.
posted 05/23/06, Lifetogether
Transformation Takes Time
How small group leaders cultivate spiritual growth.
posted 01/31/05, Lifetogether
When You Realize Numbers Don't Matter
Why small group success can't be measured by numbers.
posted 01/04/05, Lifetogether
"Dude, I Can't Shepherd a Small Group?"
5 tips on building community in your next group.
posted 10/11/04, Lifetogether
Why Small Groups Are a Big Deal
Seven things every pastor needs to know about the emergence of small group ministry.
posted 9/15/04, Lifetogether
A Simple Picture of Success
Four basic principles for growing a healthy small group.
posted 8/30/04, Lifetogether
No Time. No Resources. No Leaders.
Four tricks to launch something big with small resources.
posted 8/16/04, Lifetogether
From Dream to Reality
Most leaders who dream of "finding a shepherd for every sheep" find themselves a bit lost when it comes to starting small groups. You're not alone.
posted 9/19/04, Lifetogether
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