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Five Small Group Myths
Have realistic expectations about what small groups will be like.
Do You Have Great Expectations?
Expecting God to work is most important piece of seeing him work.
The Greening of a Discussion Leader
Lead an engaging discussion in any setting.
Developing Mission Communities
Develop small groups that will support each other and go together into serving the world.
How to Have a Prayer Vigil
Practical ways to make a prayer vigil a success.
Community: The Wellspring of Spiritual Disciplines
A list of key spiritual disciplines that can be exercised in community, result in life-transformation, and keep your small groups and church on mission.
Connections
Transformational small group disciplines
E-Groups
An email small group can be a great solution for those too busy for another meeting.
Spotting a New Leader
Ten ways to identify a promising person to take on guidance of small-group ministry.
Nine Ways to Support Your Support Group
Support groups are an essential part of your church's ministry in a world full of hurt.
Starting Over
re-launching a small group ministry with finesse.
Restoring Life to Small Group Ministry
Taking the right steps, in the right order, can resuscitate a fading small group ministry.
Restarting
Ask the right questions before you begin or relaunch your small group ministry.
Chronic Jump-start Syndrome
Is your church stuck in the cycle of relaunching small groups?
Opening the Bible for Seekers
Small groups that thoughtfully use Scripture can serve an evangelistic purpose.
Recruiting and Keeping Teachers
Recruiting is the holy act of helping others discover their leadership gifts.
Is the Church Driving a Wedge In Our Families?
An alternative to the segregated small group.
Family Friendly Small Groups
The small groups would seem to be the ideal place for families to come together.
Children and Community
The many ways to include children in your community life.
Breaking and Entering
True friendships take time and commitment.