2012
Basing Discipleship on Jesus
Don't take Christ out of Christlike.
Follow in the Footsteps of Bonhoeffer
Using Bonhoeffer's plan for small-group meetings
Information, Imagination, Inspiration
Indispensable elements for training small-group leaders
Why Small Groups?
The reason behind intentional Christian community.
Use Teachable Moments to Your Advantage
And how to keep your eyes open for them
Don't Let Your Small Group Get Too Big
Ten reasons everyone suffers
Why Holiness Is a Missional Concept
Gaining a biblical understanding of holiness
"You're Welcome!"
Six tips to make newcomers feel welcome
The Faith of Emerging Adults
Implications for the church
An Exciting Opportunity
Communicate clearly about birthing to your group
Creating a Community of Care
Five tips for a more caring small group
Prepare with Prayer
Don't leave out this important piece.
The Best Season of All
In defense of meeting in the summer
Eight Attributes of Healthy Small-Group Leaders
And healthy leaders lead healthy groups.
Three Elements of Vibrant Small Groups
What a small group is and isn't
A Flexible System
How one church provides a flexible structure for small groups
Let God's Love Overflow
Small groups can serve the community in unique ways.
Show Them How
Teach your group members how to listen well by modeling.
Managing Conversation Monopolizers
Four tips to minimize the over talker
One Change that Can Revolutionize Your Small Group
While counterintuitive, meeting weekly works better for busy group members.