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Staying Focused and Flexible with Small Group Coaching Templates
Some simple and memorable outlines that help guide a coaching conversation.
The Fine Art of Coaching Small-Group Leaders
There are at least three critical tasks good coaches master.
A Game Plan for Coaching Small-Group Leaders
A framework of topics and questions to help guide you towards victorious coaching.
Small-Group Leader Coaching: Team-based vs. Pyramid-based Models
The Jethro Principle does not seem to work for most churches.
Building (or Rebuilding) a Healthy small-group ministry
Seven questions that will lead to effective small groups.
What Do We Want to Study Next?
Take the time to make a wise choice in what your group will study.
Biblical Principles for Pastoral Care in Small Groups
When leaders understand what is and is not expected of them, they are more at ease.
Not All Small-Group Leaders Are Shepherds…and That’s OK!
We need to break the leadership mold that has been cast around the spiritual gift of a shepherd.
What Christian Counselors Say About Small Groups
Small-Group Leaders often don't feel they qualify for counseling; what do Christian counselors say?
Conducting Acts Of Hospitality
How to make serving the community an effective part of your ministry.
Got Small Groups?
People naturally and automatically seek out relationships.
Small Groups Simply Don’t Work
Small groups are not a program, a growth strategy, or an alternative to Sunday School
The Goal is Not to Get People into Groups
We cannot presume that we are supposed to connect 100% of our congregation with other members of our congregation.
Why Don't More People Attend Small Groups?
Christ-followers need to grow in more areas than just fellowship.
Building Community
Why "funnel strategies” are incomplete
Icebreakers and Beyond
Jesus was a master at using questions in His teaching. Here's how you can use this technique in your group.o.
Why We Let Small-Group Leaders Choose Their Members
Grouping people based on their affinity to each other can lead to strong, long-lasting groups.
When a Plan Doesn’t Come Together
You can approach nearly any plan by looking at values, strategies, and tactics.
Stuff that Happens
There are common issues that happen in nearly every group, but there are ways to avoid them.
Missionally-focused vs. Need-based
People are not inspired to get involved when small groups are promoted as something that fills a personal need.