Small Groups

Why "funnel strategies” are incomplete

Jesus was a master at using questions in His teaching. Here's how you can use this technique in your group.o.

Grouping people based on their affinity to each other can lead to strong, long-lasting groups.

You can approach nearly any plan by looking at values, strategies, and tactics.

There are common issues that happen in nearly every group, but there are ways to avoid them.

People are not inspired to get involved when small groups are promoted as something that fills a personal need.

Sometimes issues arise in small groups that are best resolved by breaking into even smaller groups.

Sharing life's imperfect stories deepens your fellowship and your walk with God.

Doctrine may spur constructive debate, but nothing stirs the heart like a story.

When group members have struggled with life and trusted God, regardless of the outcome, a powerful testimony develops.

Telling life stories is one of the best ways to continually grow a group towards maturity in Christ.

When Jesus inhabits the space that believers occupy together in His Name, the space changes and so do we.

Great Commission leaders must be influencing those "allotted to your charge" to become multiplying leaders who will at the same time develop a multiplying strategy to reach the world for Christ.

Why small groups don't multiply

Does the search for Small-Group Leaders ever end?

Emphasize discipleship of individuals over multiplication of groups.

For group birthing to work, it needs to be natural instead of prescribed.

How to keep your small group from running aground.

Embrace conflict as an opportunity for growth and fellowship.

Principles that guided our small group as we navigated the rough and muddy waters of human life.