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Why Small Groups Are a Big Deal

Seven things every pastor needs to know about the emergence of small-group ministry.

Discovering Community

How God solidified and expanded one church's vision for small groups.

The Life Transformation Group

The most basic job description of a Small-Group Leader is: talk, listen, repeat.

Small-Group Leader's Role in the Group Member's Spiritual Growth

Small-Group Leaders are in the most strategic position in the church to effect real, lasting life change and spiritual growth.

The Small-Group Leader as a FRIEND

The role of a Small-Group Leader can be summed up by one word: friend.

Ask Yourself

Ten growth questions leaders need to be asking themselves.

"Scratching" Where Your Group is Itching

If you're wondering where to lead your group next, find out what they're hungry for.

Small Group Lessons Based On The Pastor's Sunday Sermon

One way to relieve tension and provide quality control is to give the Small-Group Leader a well-designed lesson based on the pastor’s sermon.

Curriculum-less?

Return vitality to small groups through “open” discussions.

Developing Children's Small Group Curriculum

Some tips for developing a curriculum for children that will help them grow spiritually.

Connecting the Unconnected

Strategies for moving people into groups.

Stop the Drift!

Don’t drift away from the mission of creating disciples.

Is Your Small Group Stuck?

Move beyond relationship to discipleship.

A Model for Renewal

Four phases to introduce small group ministry in a declining church.

The Coach's Role in Breaking Growth Barriers

Multiplication can be a barrier to overcome, but there are steps that will help you break through.

A "Faith-Oriented" Leader

Values, goals, and feedback drive great leaders and great groups.

Barrier-Breaking Small-Group Leaders "Go First!"

If you want to take your group to higher levels of growth, maturity, and mission—you have to go there first.

His Church is Really at Work!

For many people, he workplace is their largest sphere of influence, and their greatest opportunity for evangelism.

The Workplace Small Group Movement

A Conversation with Stephen R. Graves

Face to Face Community Groups

Our hope was to get out into the world with the good news of Jesus.

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