We are afraid of silence. Especially as small group leaders. If there is silence in the room, then that means no one is talking. And if no one is talking, then we are surely failing as facilitators. But I believe we are missing out on an effective tool if we completely eliminate silence from a […]
Now that the school year is almost over, baseball is in full swing, and pools are open for business, your church’s small groups are starting to calculate whether to continue meeting over the next three months. Figuring out summer is especially tricky for family groups. If they continue meeting every week, attendance will […]
Every time Jesus makes someone more like Himself, it is a miracle. If we are honest about our own hearts we will admit that discipleship is truly miraculous. If your church has decided that discipleship occurs best within a small community of believers, then your goal should be to develop leaders to lead those communities […]
We all need community. In fact, we were designed by God to be in community. You can see it modeled for us with the perfect relationship of the Trinity in Genesis. Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness. They will rule the fish of the sea, the birds […]
Fall is the perfect time to launch new small groups in your church. The most successful group campaigns will take place when people are settling back into their normal routines after the chaos of summer schedules. They are now ready to reconnect with the church and their community. This means that you will need to […]
When I decided to lose weight and get in shape a few years ago, I started off with a low carb diet that suggested I eat eggs and black beans every morning. I will be honest, before starting this diet I was not a raving fan of eggs and black beans. But, what I had […]
Studies show launching new groups can be a growth engine for your church. But starting groups without a clear strategy is a recipe for chaos and disappointing results. As you gear up to launch new groups this fall, I am excited to partner with The Unstuck Group to help you succeed. Tony Morgan is hosting a free […]
It’s the beginning of April, and for most churches that means activity for small groups is beginning to slow down. Spring break for schools is over. The post-Easter attendance slide into summer is starting to commence. Your groups may not be stopping, but they are shifting gears for the hectic late spring and summer months. […]
Leading a Bible study for a small group is an achievable task for most leaders. With the right preparation and curriculum, a group leader’s main goal is simply facilitating a conversation aimed at creating a discipleship experience. On the other hand, teaching an effective Bible study is not easy, and only a few people are […]
A common tension with a lot of small group point people is defining what an “official” small group is at their church. A broader definition will add to the number of groups and look good on the scorecard, but are they effectively creating disciples? It’s vital that church leadership teams come to an agreement on […]