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Next-Level Small Group Leaders Do This
Many potential leaders make the mistake of thinking that their success as a leader rests upon how well they perform certain tasks, like teaching a killer Bible study or answering vexing questions posed by group members. They believe bestselling...
Is Attendance Declining in Your Church Small Group?
How to meet people’s needs so they keep coming back to your small group! Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not ...
How to Make a Small Group that Actually Works
Small groups cannot do everything , but they can do a few things really well. Don’t just put some chairs in a circle and invite people over. A small group ministry should directly align with the larger ministry of the church. If spiritual formation...
Create a Community Through your Small Group Ministry
Unlocking honest dialogue is the most important, and also one of the hardest, things a small group leader does. Everyone comes into things carrying baggage or or burdens that they are worried about showing or telling others, but allowing people to share their thoughts and feelings in an open and honest way, without judgement or shame, is the best way to create a strong community in your small group ministry.
Free Sermon Resources Based on Small Group Studies
There is something powerful that happens when a church hears a sermon from the pulpit and then it gets reinforced in the Bible study or small group. What your congregation will gain with this approach: One Big Idea . Rather than people hearing one...
3 Tips for Starting a Church Small Group That Works
May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and increase your numbers until you become a community of peoples. – Genesis 28:3 Have you ever been a member of a church small ...
5 Ideas for Inspiring Your Small Group Prayer Time
Need a prayer reboot for your church small group? Get creative + designate prayer champions! By Shelley Leith, Study Gateway Be persistent and devoted to prayer, being alert and focused ...
How my Small Group Studied the Names of God
The Names of God encourages the participant to truly study the Bible for themselves, without any “right answers” from the author. The emphasis on Scripture focuses the student on who God is as expressed by His names in His word, yet the questions probe how that Scripture applies to our everyday lives. It is Bible study at its finest, with prayer prompts interwoven throughout to encourage focused prayer.
3 Reasons Food is So Important to Small Group Fellowship
Sharing a Meal Together: An Underestimated Fellowship Builder by Shelley Leith, Study Gateway Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and ...
Five Reasons Your Church Needs a Small Group Ministry
Small group Bible studies play an essential role in the life of any church. The idea is simple, it takes a large group of people (the church) and connects people within that large group to other members of the congregation where they can create deeper, more meaningful relationships. Find out 5 reasons your church should have a small group ministry.
5 Keys to Success for the Introverted Small Group Leader
The struggle of the introvert who is leading a small group is real. We tend to script the personality and traits and even physical stature we think a leader should possess. And, they might feel the pressure of expectations, expressed or assumed, that they will perform as a leader the same way a charismatic people-magnet person would. But the most extroverted person is not always the best small group leader.
25 Small Group Bible Studies Based in the Holy Land
Introducing 25 Bible studies based in the Holy Land, taught by 9 leading Bible teachers, that small groups can watch without leaving home!
The First Step Towards a High-Performing Small Group Ministry
One of the biggest mistakes leaders make when it comes to either launching or reengineering a small group ministry is a failure to carefully align both vision and methods. The result is often a ministry that functions much like an automobile with...
5 Great Ways to Develop Leaders for Your Small Group Ministry
Finding leaders who are committed to teaching God's Word, championing ministry, and reaching people in a small group can be challenging, but here are five ways to help you develop leaders within your small group ministry.
3 ways to create disciple-making small groups
Creating small groups in your church can help members grow spiritually and build a sense of community. It will empower them to share their faith with others and will connect them to members throughout your church on a deeper level. Let's delve into these practical strategies and discover how they can breathe new life into your church's small group ministry.
Is There a Healthy Dose of Challenge in Your Small Groups?
Simply placing ourselves in a small group does not automatically make us disciples. Indeed, sociology can never supplant the work of the Spirit when it comes to discipleship. The structure simply creates the context for growth to occur—in this...