Breaking the Deeper IceIcebreakers come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes it comes in the form of "the life of the party," whose spontaneity and humor get everyone laughing together, easing the way into conversation and relationship. Sometimes the icebreaker is a crisis so... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, getting started
Starting a Healthy GroupOK, let's take a test. Go ahead. Close your eyes and think of the WORST small group experience you've ever had. Right— that one. It didn't take long to go there, did it? You probably joined a small group looking forward to meeting new friends,... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, getting started
Growing Up… and Growing OutSmall groups are great places for spiritual growth to occur. Should God grow your group numerically as well, better yet! Here are some basic tips for multiplying—or "birthing"—new small groups. During the Growth Period… Recognize new leaders.... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, multiplying
The Jethro Principle(s)The large church hasn't always existed throughout history—but the small group has. If you had to decide between doing large church or small groups, you could very well end up deciding that the more biblical model is the latter. Here's a thought: Do a... Likes [0]Comments [4] TAGS: leadership, pastors corner
Common Courtesies: Setting Ground Rules with Your Small GroupAuthor and women's-ministry editor Amy Nappa offers some simple guidelines to help get your small group off (or back) on the right foot. It's your first night with your new small group. Everyone is getting along wonderfully, the discussion is moving... Likes [1]Comments [1] TAGS: leadership, small group health
The Apprentice: Small-Group EditionOK... so you've got a good small-group thing going on. Everyone's engaged, supportive, and growing. In fact, your group is also probably seeing some new members as a result. If this is where you're at right now, and you currently aren't training... Likes [2]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, training
REAP a Harvest of Small-Group LeadersEvery fall we take our boys to a local farm to enjoy the harvest of pumpkins, corn, and apples. The bounty we enjoy is also the evidence of the planting and hard work of the farmers over the past season. Likewise, "planting" the right leaders, and... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, recruiting, longlonglonglonglongtitle, help, add, sadasdasdada