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A Family Affair
Ideas to help your ministry build stronger marriages and families.
Identity Crisis
In an age where so many different models are available, many churches find themselves confused.
Betting the Farm on Small Groups
The reason for making a move to being a cell church is not that it is easier, but because it will be more effective.
Competing for Channel Capacity
Creating healthy spans of care
Your Small Group and Your Family
Your small group and your family are ministries that God has given you; use them together.
Mentoring New Small-Group Leaders on your TEAM
Using situational leadership with your apprentice.
Small-Group Leadership Mentoring
What is shepherding, really?
One of the Lucky Ones
How to bless others—and yourself—through effective mentoring.
It’s Never Too Early to Start
Mentoring future Small-Group Leaders from the next generation.
Plan A - Small Group Community
When life isn't working as we have planned, God's plan is usually at work.
Balancing the Tensions of Small Group Life
Five main small group conflicts and how to go about solving them.
Training Leaders on Purpose
If you want small groups to be successful, you have to train and support the leaders.
Why Bother if Extra Grace is Required?
With love and God's grace, significant healing can happen.
Taking the Sting Out Of Criticism
Time tested paths to peace while under attack
Handling Difficult People: When Extra Grace is Required
Difficult people can be confusing and overwhelming to lead, having a framework in place can make the situation easier for you both.
An Atmosphere of Grace
Is there a way to minister to your group, and still help a difficult person move deeper in their spiritual journey?
Kids and Small Groups—Handling Difficult Children
Children have the same needs as adults in many areas of their lives.
Icebreakers and Beyond
Jesus used simple, easy questions to lead into his deeper, soul-probing questions.
Give Me a Good Question!
If you plan your meeting using carefully thought-out questions, you’ll be on your way to leading a study that changes lives.
The Best Questions, Ever!
Three small group veterans share their favorite questions and question-asking strategies.