Discovering Our ConnectionsWhether it's a one-time event or a long-term commitment, it's likely that the biggest obstacle to your small groups getting more involved in outreach is the statement, "But I don't know what to do." Sometimes that statement is caused by a lack of... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, training
Don't Answer That!Most people with a fair amount of experience with small groups have experienced it: the person who can't wait to impress everyone by answering every question. They shower you with their "wisdom," often in a way that makes the person asking the... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, training
Crossing the Grand CanyonIn my last article (http://www.smallgroupministry.com/article.asp?ID=781) we began to unwrap the Four Phases of Ease. This simple yet profound process for giving away ownership of a ministry is easy to explain but very difficult to do. Most people... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, training
Percolating VolunteersSo far we’ve covered the steps to establish a solid foundation for starting or revitalizing a ministry, by launching and then giving away the ministry to a dedicated team of volunteer leaders. But how do you get those leaders? How do you continue to... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, training
An Environment for LearningIf your meeting place weren’t your meeting place, would you want to hang out there? If the answer is no, then here are some more questions to ask yourself and members of your group. In what kind of environment would they like to learn? To what kind of... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, training
The Learning ConnectionAll too often, small-group leaders aren't equipped to teach effectively. In the 15 years since I started in ministry, I've come across various models of teaching. I've discovered how to use active learning. I've learned about cooperative learning.... Likes [6]Comments [0] TAGS: training
LEAD Your LeadersI'm always amazed at the individuals who volunteer to give their time to work with small groups. In my experience they always seem to be those who want nothing more than to help, but may need direction in their leadership. The need to offer that... Likes [2]Comments [0] TAGS: training, le, leadership, relational