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Position: Small Group Leader
Get Your Group Engaged!
The key to interactive discussions in your small group.
posted 05/12/08, By Eric Metcalf
When Is a Small Group Just Another Meeting?
And what should you do about it?
posted 05/05/08, By Sam O'Neal
Spiritual Friends
Here's the gift you should really be seeking.
posted 04/28/08, By John Ortberg
Encouraging "Next Steps" for Your Group Members
Setting a goal for spiritual maturity and a realistic pace for spiritual growth.
posted 04/21/08, By Tony Escobar
Understanding Conflict in Small Groups
Practical information that will help you prepare for that inevitable clash.
posted 04/14/08, By Abigail Johnson
Getting into the Word
The basics of Bible study and discussion in small groups.
posted 04/07/08, By Dave Earley and Rod Dempsey
Using Parables: How to Teach Like Jesus
Take a moment to explore Jesus' favorite method of storytelling.
posted 03/31/08, By Greg Carlson
Worship in Small Groups
Why it's vital that your group maintain an upward connection with the Almighty.
posted 03/17/08, By Joel Comiskey
Can Small Groups Break Up Well?
What should church leaders do when a group is on the decline, but no one is willing to pull the plug?
posted 03/10/08, By Matt Branaugh
The Paradox of Community
Why church members often run from community despite their attraction to it.
posted 02/25/08, By Thomas G. Kirkpatrick
The Best of 2007
The articles, training downloads, and curriculum that caught your attention last year.
posted 02/18/08, By Sam O'Neal
Hearing Aids for Small-Group Leaders
Why listening is such a valuable tool for those of us in charge.
posted 02/11/08, By Cathy Mogus
Treat or Refer?
Practical advice for ministering to emotionally and spiritually wounded group members.
posted 01/28/08, By Rex L. Stancil
10 Ways to Be a Better Listener
Follow these steps for greater understanding, attention, and empathy.
posted 12/14/07, By Michael C. Mack
The Next Generation of DVD Curriculum
Why film-based curriculum should be the next big thing.
posted 11/30/07, By Jeff Pries
Guidelines for Group Prayer
Practical principles for an ongoing, transformational walk with God.
posted 11/16/07, By Wayne Jacobsen
Hearing and Obeying God's Word
Understanding the difference is vital to life-changing transformation.
posted 11/02/07, By Joel Comiskey
Prayer Snares
Common habits and practices that can dull our conversations with God.
posted 10/12/07, By Wayne Jacobsen
How to Rebuke with Compassion
You'll probably need to use these tips sooner than you'd like.
posted 10/01/07, By Gordon MacDonald
Small Groups Sometimes Skip the Agenda
Small-group agendas don't change people's lives. Christ does.
posted 08/31/07, By Dan Lentz
Principles of Group Closure
Good endings can make for good beginnings in the future.
posted 07/30/07, By Randall S. Brenton
Using Lectio Divina with Teen Groups
Follow this step-by-step approach to learn more about contemplation in small groups.
posted 07/16/07, By Tony Jones
Facilitating Lively Discussions
Learn from these often-overlooked keys to making the most of your small-group lessons.
posted 06/28/07, By Terry Powell
The Challenge of Challenging People
Practical advice for those willing to minister at the margins.
posted 05/25/07, By Pat J. Sikora
The Place of Reflection in Soul Care
Four important spiritual disciplines to enhance your small-group experience.
posted 05/25/07, By Diana Bennett
Learn to Shepherd Your Small Group
Three important relationships that will help you watch over God's flock.
posted 04/27/07, By Michael Mack
Lectio Divina and Contemplative Prayer in Small Groups
A practical discussion on two countercultural methods of spiritual growth.
posted 04/12/07, By Adele Calhoun
It's Not Oprah's Book Club
A novel approach to launching a small groups ministry.
posted 04/12/07, By Randy Hasper
Confessions of a Small-Group Leader
A lay leader tells what he'll do differently the next time around.
posted 03/06/07, By Joe Higginbotham
The Greening Of A Discussion Leader
Here's how one leader started, failed, but then discovered what makes discussion work.
posted 02/16/07, By Emory A. Griffin
Asking Questions Like the Master Teacher
Ask your small group the same types of questions Jesus used to produce change.
posted 11/10/06, By Dave Arch
How to Lead a Small Group
10 practical suggestions to help Christians grow.
posted 10/27/06, From the Church Leaders Answer Book
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
Why We Let Small Group Leaders Choose Their Members
How to compose dynamic, intimate, and lasting small groups.
posted 05/23/06, By Don Cousins
Mission Possible
Why leading a small group is not impossible with an extraordinary God.
posted 04/12/05, Lifetogether
Transformation Takes Time
How small group leaders cultivate spiritual growth.
posted 01/31/05, Lifetogether
The Best Ways to Sustain Your New Small Groups—Part 2
Help for what's next after 40 Days of Purpose.
posted 12/21/04, Lifetogether
The Best Ways to Sustain Your New Small Groups—Part 1
Help for what's next after 40 Days of Purpose.
posted 12/07/04, Lifetogether
Evangelism by Example
How one college student learned to pass along his faith.
posted 12/07/04, Lifetogether
Opening Gifts Isn't Just for Kids
8 tips to help your small group open up and develop their spiritual gifts.
posted 11/23/04, Lifetogether
Adopt Your Local Teachers
How one night of prayer changed a life forever.
posted 11/23/04, Lifetogether
"Dude, I Can't Shepherd a Small Group?"
5 tips on building community in your next group.
posted 10/11/04, Lifetogether
The "Joys" of Multiplication
7 principles for multiplying your small group ministry.
posted 9/27/04, Lifetogether
Plugging the Leadership Leak
Why leaders need to set an example of community.
posted 6/21/04, Lifetogether
The Group that Serves Together Grows Together
Five ways to help task-oriented groups thrive.
posted 5/10/04, Lifetogether
From Ordinary to Great
Five characteristics of a potential leader
posted 4/26/03, Lifetogether
Escaping the Pigeon Hole
Why small group leaders really need to be 'pastors'—and vice versa.
posted 12/22/03, 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
Give Visitors a Reason to Join
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
Small-Scale Evangelism
How to show your group that being a light in the world isn't so scary.
posted 10/20/03, Lifetogether
The Prepared and Prayerful Leader
How the right approach to your sessions can make your meetings more meaningful.
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
Developing People
3 ways to encourage your group members to serve.
posted 10/17/03, Lifetogether
Commissioning Others
Encouraging your members to launch their own groups spreads their gifts and yours.
posted 10/17/03, Lifetogether
Be a Champion to Remember
Lifetogether's Brett Eastman recalls how his first Small Group Champion shared words that made a lifelong impact.
posted 10/17/03, Lifetogether
Share the Load!
Dividing responsibilities not only eases your leadership burden, it helps your group members grow.
posted 10/17/03, Lifetogether
The 5 "Ms" Every Leader Should Know
posted 10/15/03, Lifetogether
Build Community Through Communion
Looking for a wonderful means of worshipping as a group?
posted 10/6/03, Lifetogether
The Secret to Sharing Your Story
One skill every small group leader should have is the ability to talk with unbelievers about your experience of God.
posted 10/6/03, Lifetogether
7 Tips to Modeling Prayer for Your Group
One of the most powerful aspects of small groups is prayer.
posted 9/19/03, Lifetogether
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