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Life is in the Small Talk by Mike Foster
How many of us are scared to share our faith because we don't have "the speech" memorized? Who knows we might say something stupid, say the wrong thing...



Split or Stick? by Ryan Johnston
There comes a time for some groups to split into smaller groups or stick together and continue with your current group. Some groups decide to split in...



Christian Community: The Goal or Starting Point? by Jeremy Berg
We all know that community is central to Christianity and churchlife and that it’s become a big buzz word for the last decade or two.People have realized...



Recognizing Interruptions as Divine Appointments by Andy Lie
The man was smoking outside the café, and watched me place my Bible andnotes on the table. I returned to the table with my coffee, awaiting the startof...



How Small Groups Become Communities by Andy Blanks
We go through seasons in our spiritual development. At least I do. I have been in a season where God has been teaching me about the need for community,...



How Do I Handle the Constant Talker? by Mandy Santos
If you’ve been leading a small group for more than a week, you’ve likely dealt with the constant talker- the one with all the answers, a story (or two!)...



No More Training Events! by Reid Smith
I recently came on staff with a new church to serve as their Community Life Pastor and I discovered a recurring piece of feedback after interviewing...



Making Disciples Relationally by Heather Zempel
Before buildings, Christian Life Centers, and Lifeway bookstores, followers of Jesus made disciples relationally. In homes, in catacombs, and on the...



Why Some Groups Aren't on Mission... Selfishness
Everything we do as followers of Christ is related to mission. Or at least it should be. We are very good at making things all about us, aren’t we?...



5 Small Group Landmines by Winfield Bevins
If you are like me, you have probably had a bad small groupexperience at least once in your life. You know the kind, where someweirdo takes over the...



Christian Community: When Mere Togetherness Isn't Enough by Jeremy Berg
The human ego is a sly and persistent bugger. Ourbent toward self-centeredness is an ever-present menace in times ofwell-intended Christian living. You...



35 Ministry Skills You'll Need in the 21st Century by Sam Simmons
Ministry requires skill. Every ministry position, whether vocational or volunteer, carries with it the expectation of proficiency, often beyond the specific...



Don't Just Lead (Learn to Let Others Minister to You) by Aaron Armstrong
A few months ago, my wife and I made a big decision and left the first church we ever went to and joined another church where we live. Up until that...



Discovering 5 Leadership Keys Along the Way by Josh Rose
Me, a leader? We’ve all said those words at some point right? The moment when God tapped you on the shoulder and asked you what you were doing with...



Image vs. Mission by Andy Blanks
A friend of mine who co-teaches our small group with me got me thinking about a pretty profound idea . . . Do you wish your life were making a bigger...



Simple 3-point Tune Up for Small Groups by Tim Hawkins
One of the guys on staff with us, Nathan, is a mechanical whiz. He drives a 1982 Escort, and tomorrow would hop in and drive that thing across the country....



Getting People in Small Groups is Not the Goal by Tim Stevens
I was at a conference recently listening to a real-life case study. Apastor from Texas presented his problem: "How do we get more people insmall groups?"...



What Should Happen When We Gather Together? by Nathan Creitz
What are we doing when we gather together? There are all sorts of people who want to know the answer to that question: - Non-Christians who are wondering...



8 Essential Traits of a Small Group Facilitator by Reid Smith
Eight traits should be evident in people serving as small group facilitators. A First-Class Small Group Facilitator Is Somebody Who Is… Loving....



What if Someone Is Promoting False Theology? by Reid Smith
Any group bible study will reveal that not everyone thinks the same on a given scripture passage. But how does a small group leader handle a situation...




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