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
Small Groups 101: Volunteer TrainingJesus 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, training
The Small Group WindshieldIf you’ve never done this, then give it a try. Find a stretch of road without any oncoming traffic and while moving the speed limit, look AT the windshield. Now, no cheating. This will only take a second. Don’t look through the windshield, look at it.... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, training
Traffic Jam!Take a look at the five personalities that bog down a small group and see how you can keep discussion clipping along. Nothing bogs down a great discussion like a know-it-all or an over-the-top needy person. They have legitimate needs and a legitimate... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, training
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
Our Story, Their Stories, His StoryOne of the biggest challenges facing small group members and leaders is how to actually share their faith in a way that others who don’t know Jesus will hear it. One powerful way is through the use of personal stories. They can spark abrupt laughter... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, training