Drawing Them In By Letting it GoEncourage the leaders of small groups in your church to involve group members and deepen relationships by giving individuals areas of ministry they can own. While not everyone will want to take on a responsibility, others will welcome the opportunity.... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, pastors corner
What a Small Group IsJesus maintained different levels of relationships in his earthly ministry. Like the pastor of one of today's mega-churches, he preached to thousands at a time. Yet, like a small-group leader, he had a "fellowship circle" in the Twelve; young men he... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, getting started
People ArtA strong facilitator is the difference between a small group masterpiece and a Bible study flop. Throw away the formulas and fill-in-the blanks. If you're going to make a difference in the way people live, you have to be agile, studied, and artistic.... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, training
Make Every Meeting CountThirteen Practical Ways to Make Every Meeting Count Often, the practical things you do to prepare for the meetings of your small group are just as important as making sure you’re in the right place spiritually. Make the most of your small group... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, training
8 Dos and Don'ts for Your First MeetingThe launch of your small group is an exciting event. You're taking a diverse group of individuals and forming them into a community. The people come from different backgrounds and families, have different likes and dislikes, span a range of ages, and... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, getting started
First Steps—Ways to Get Your Group GoingCongratulations! You’ve done something very admirable—you’ve made a wonderful commitment to serve God by leading a small group. Of course, you can’t minister to empty chairs. The good news is that there are people who would love to learn about your... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, getting started
Small-Group ClosureWhile a lot of resources cover how to start small groups, you might not find much on how to end groups. Still, even good things often come to an end. So consider these four suggestions for how the small groups in your church can find closure. ... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, pastors corner