2010
Faulty Assumptions about Intergenerational Groups
Why don't we see more "full family" small groups?
How to Pray for One Another
Learn how to set the tone, encourage appropriate sharing, and manage the time.
The Good, the Bad, and the Weird
What to do when one or more of your group members is a little odd
A Warning to Small-Group Leaders
Beware of several bad habits that can knock you off track.
The Benefits of Small Groups in Smaller Churches
Exploring the power of accountability, forward momentum, and missional identity
Small Groups and Reality TV
What bad television can teach us about good community
The Hidden Danger of Broken Relationships
Not getting relationships right can prevent God's supernatural activity.
Small Groups as Community
Here is a deeper look at what it really means to live as "community."
An Audience of One
Here's why it can be so hard to pray together as a small group.
Introverts in the 'Imago Dei?'
Our churches often confuse sociability for spirituality.
All Different Parts
Utilizing the Body of Christ in your small group
The Plague of Gossip in the Body of Christ
Match yourself with the Bible's standard when it comes to slander and gossip.
The Problem with American Small Groups
A sobering look at small groups in our own backyards
How to Find Your Next Apprentice
It doesn't have to be a difficult experience if you remember Who is in charge.
The Value of Relational Intelligence
A new way for leaders to understand the people around them
The True Battle for Christian Community
Giving the Holy Spirit full sway to release our appetite for the Father
Thinking About Jesus' Small Group
Should there be a conflict between "couch time" and "street time"?
On Spiritual Direction
A seasoned pastor seeks a guide to the interior regions of faith.
Wait For It …
Why patience is a virtue in all areas of small-group leadership
Adding Value to Your Group Members
Here is an important job for any small-group leader.