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Saving Conversations: What a Seeker Looks For

Are you ready for a lifesaving conversation? Your friend could be ready, and it could be now or never.

The "Us Four and No More!" Syndrome

Can your group remain closed indefinitely?

Open Or Closed? What Really Matters

We ensure that each member is discipled and equipped so that they can one day lead their own small group.

Compel or Expel?

The objective of meeting the needs of individuals will determine whether your group should be open or closed.

How to Keep a Small Group Evangelistically Open

There is something unhealthy about cell groups that don't practice evangelism.

Thinking Outside the Group

Consider ways to intentionally lead an open small group.

How Long Should Small Groups Meet?

What to consider when launching a group.
Too Busy to Lead?

Too Busy to Lead?

Just because people are hesitant doesn't mean they're not ready to be small-group leaders.
Student-Led Small Groups

Student-Led Small Groups

Is your model or philosophy of youth ministry structured to care for the wounded souls of today's youth?

Student Small Groups at the Core

The kingdom of God is about relationships.

Five Fundamentals of Student Small Group Discipleship

There is a big difference between "just another Bible study," and real, biblical, discipleship.

Feed My Lambs

Every week, I feed a group of hungry teenagers dinner, and I also show them God's love.

Childcare or Small Groups?

If parents were expected to come, there would also be children. How were we to get over this hurdle?

The Small-Group Leader as Spiritual Guide

There are several ways you can serve as a spiritual guide to those in your small group.

Taking Spiritual Responsibility

A Small-Group Leader must see his or her duty as far more than merely leading a meeting that occurs in someone’s living room during the week.

Wearing the Spiritual Director's Hat

As a leader, the role of spiritual director is one you must have and refine.

Spiritual Direction

Implement the accountability factor in your group.

Maintaining Spiritual Focus

Are you leading to a place you have been?

Marriage-Friendly Small Groups

Several tips to help your small group towards the goal of strengthening marriages and families.

Intergenerational Small Groups Mobilize Families

In an intergenerational setting, people of all ages can get the support and mentoring that they need.

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