Leading Beyond the Weekly Meeting

Effective small group leaders are more than just meeting managers. Group meetings are important. But the goal of your group is to make disciples. That starts in group meetings, but it also calls for leaders to equip people outside of the weekly meeting time.Pray for Group MembersThe most fundamental...

Small Group Problem Solving

How to respond when people act up, act out, and ask tough questions.Any time you bring together a group of people with different backgrounds, histories, and personalities, conflict and problems are almost inevitable. As a leader, you will need to deal with these issues both before and after they occ...

Shepherds Need to Know the Condition of the Flock

Proverbs 27:23-24 undoubtedly refers to literal sheep but as shepherds entrusted with spiritual sheep, we would do well to heed the warning of these verses:Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever and a crown is not secure ...

SUMMARY OF SURVEY FINDINGS OF EFFECTIVE SMALL GROUP LEADERS

Factors that don't affect multiplication: • The leader's gender, social class, age, marital (civil) status, or education. • The leader's personality type. Both introverted and extroverted leaders multiply their cells. • The leader's spiritual gifting. Those with the gift of teaching, pastor...

Conducting a great first group meeting

Build Real Friendship in Your Groups

7 steps to cultivate authentic relationshipsDon't we all long to be part of something fun, exciting, and life-giving?The sitcom Friends captured this desire. Every week, 50 million people watched six actors pretend to have relationships with one another. Its popularity was fueled by the deep longing...

Developing People in Small Groups

Leading a small group isn’t just about guiding a discussion or sharing prayer requests. Making disciples means taking the initiative to develop the people in your group to go full circle in their pursuit of God.Develop people who careSmall groups are a great place to live out God’s plan for rela...

The Strategic Role of Small Groups

To create a discipleship culture, small groups are a logistical necessity in a healthy church.Key Points:Sermons are important, but people need a shepherd to really apply truth to their lives. Matthew 9:36Small groups strategically allow every church member to receive pastoral care. Exodus 18:13-22S...

5 Threats to Healthy Small Groups

5 Group Killers1.) Inconsistent attendance2.) Awkward personalities3.) Fakeness4.) Bad Curriculum5.) Public Holidays