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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.
The Nuts and Bolts of Small-Group Coaching
Choosing coaches and growing a coaching structure.
A Disciple of Rabbi Jesus
Exploring the meaning of "disciple"
Laying a Solid Foundation with Prayer
20 ideas for incorporating prayer in your small-group meeting
Our Bodies Are Fundamental
Why our physical presence matters
Thinking Outside the Two-Hour Meeting
True community is 24/7—not just Tuesdays at 7:00
Instill the Vision in Your Small-Group Leaders
Five tools to effectively communicate your vision
Making the Ask
Why small-group leaders need to learn how to ask directly
Setting Group Members Free
Recognizing how group members' church and family backgrounds affect them
The Danger of Pragmatism
Why small-group staff must keep theology and praxis in the correct order
How Do I Make My Sunday School Healthy?
Applying small-group principles to Sunday school
Connecting Your Small Group with Your Church
Seven ideas for staying connected
The Fruit of Solitude
If the spiritual discipline of solitude doesn't impact real life, it's not worth much.