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How Welcoming Is Your Group?
Ten questions to help you see your group as a visitor does.
Conducting a Spiritual Self-Audit
Twelve questions to keep your personal accounts in order.

The Power of Testimony
Make sure to take advantage of this powerful tool when promoting small groups.

Could Short-Term Groups Be Right for Your Church?
Small-groups based on topic or affinity—and a time limit—are an attractive option for some.

Small Group Directors Need Community, Too
Not only is it personally beneficial, but it is critical for the integrity of your leadership

Why You Should Consider Sermon-Based Small Groups
Building on the Sunday message to create community and foster spiritual health

How to Engage Spiritual Seekers in Small Groups
In evangelism we call people to repent and we trust God to regenerate their hearts as we do that.

Deepening the Leader’s Walk with Christ
Many when speaking of disciples, tend to think of a more committed Christian. This is a mistake.

Ask the Experts: Using Rooted Curriculum in Your Groups
Brandon Beard is the Executive Pastor of Campus Ministry at Compass Christian Church

Ask the Experts: Using Alpha to Reach the Spiritually Curious
Craig Springer is the Executive Director of Alpha USA

Ask the Experts: Getting the Most from the New Testament in Your Small Group
Scot McKnight is a Professor of New Testament and award-winning author

The Emotional, Relational, and Spiritual Health of the Small Group Leader
Mindy Caliguire is an author and co-founder of Soul Care

Engaging in Tough Conversations
Interpersonal communications expert Mike Bechtle shares his insights on conflict resolution.

Leading Groups in Time of Church Transitions
Keith Steiner is the Pastor of Community Life Groups at Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, WI

Innovations in Starting Small Groups
Mark Howell is the Pastor of Engagement at Canyon Ridge Christian Church in Las Vegas, Nevada

Going the Distance in Ministry
Ron Wrightson is the Pastor of LifeGroups and Pastoral Care at Life Church in Canton, MI

Small Groups and Sunday School
Rick Howerton is a church consultant in the south-central region of Kentucky

How to Prevent Groups From "Doing Their Own Thing"?
Small group experts Amber Stewart and Ryan Hartwig share practical ways to avoid surprises.