Where Are All the Women?"I don't do women's ministry." What -- a woman who doesn't want to be involved in women's ministry? You're perplexed. You've strategized how to reach women of many interests. You've considered schedules and costs. Yet there are those women who... Likes [34]Comments [0] TAGS: women's ministry
Three Needs of Potential VolunteersTo be successful to meet our own needs in recruiting small-group leaders who are healthy and able to go the distance, we need to meet their three key needs. We must show them that their role is manageable , one that they are competent to perform, and... Likes [7]Comments [0] TAGS: small group recruiting, small group leadership
Which Way Is "Up"?Here's a small-group axiom so obviously true that it's easy to dismiss: Early on in your efforts to launch, or re-launch, your small-group ministry, create a very specific description of what you want to have happen within those groups. A reasonable... Likes [3]Comments [0] TAGS: small group vision, getting started, small group leadership
Small Groups Don’t Create Community"If you really want to experience community in our church join a small group." I've heard those or similar words from well meaning and sincere pastors, church leaders, and small group leaders from around the country. If small groups create community,... Likes [5]Comments [1] TAGS: resource reviews, small group resources, community
Small Groups: The Core of Our ComfortThe largest small-group encounter I've experienced so far as a pastor has been a vital, small-group session held weekly in our local church, which originated from an enormous need to come alongside others during their most traumatic experiences and... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: small group leadership, pastors corner, grief, recovery
Getting Started With Affinity GroupsOdds are you already have affinity groups going at your church -- you just don't know about them (or haven't leveraged them for group life and growth) yet. People love to get together to do what they're interested in. So, as a leader looking to... Likes [2]Comments [0] TAGS: getting started, affinity groups, small group leadership
Are You Ready for…the Small-Group Games?Small-group leaders use many skills as they grow their groups. They organize, listen, facilitate, challenge, pray, and problem-solve -- and that's just the beginning! How can you possibly train small-group leaders for every skill they need? Training... Likes [8]Comments [0] TAGS: small group training, small group experiences, small group leadership