Making the TransitionSeveral years ago while serving as pastor of Christian education and family ministries at Eastside Foursquare Church in Kirkland, Washington, Sharyn Spradlin started a small group ministry for her kids. "Small groups as a foundation for ministry to... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, small group health
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
New Year’s Resolutions (for Small-Group Leaders)I don't do New Year's resolutions. Why bother, when you either think you're perfect already, or that you’ll fail by March? That said, I’m going to give it the old college try. However, this isn't about you getting in shape or staying healthy, but your... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, small group health
Dealing With NegativityChurch Volunteer Central consultant and trainer Bob D'Ambrosio discusses the importance of knowing what you want in a small-group leader before you begin recruiting. What? Negative people in your small group -- you're kidding, right? Unfortunately... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, small group health
Front-Burner FocusThe coffee is lukewarm, the cookies gone, and people are heading for the door. While your small group meeting has officially ended, what will the couples or families who attend do until you meet again? During the week ahead, how can what they’ve... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, small group health
Praying the Way God Built YouEvery Christian leader says it must come first. The words "pray to Jesus" produces more than 1.2 million links on Google. But how many of us actually pray? I mean really -- pray ? I'll be the first to admit that I'm being a hypocrite writing an... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, small group health
Transforming Negative AttitudesI’m sure your church has never had to deal with negative volunteers, right? Unfortunately, many other church leaders are familiar with the challenge of dealing with a small-group leader who has a negative spirit. It can mean death to a small group, so... Likes [1]Comments [1] TAGS: leadership, small group health