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Embracing Tangents
How talking about aliens brought my small group together

Adding New People to Existing Groups
What you need to know to be successful

First Night Survival Guide
How to keep calm as you prepare for and lead your first meeting.

Weekly Communication Is Crucial
What I've learned about weekly communication with leaders

The Basics of Facilitating
What every small-group leader needs to know

Help! My Small Group Has Been Hijacked!
Four common ways your small group gets derailed and how to respond

Give Your Study Some Context
Help group members understand the Scripture you're discussing

Life-on-Life Discipleship
Intentionally investing in others

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.