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Discussion Problems?
Try a snag-free Socratic small group session
Misdiagnosis
When our small groups are sick, we have to diagnose correctly before we can make them well.
Designing a Training Strategy
Highly effective group leaders generally don't just walk into your office—they are developed over time.
Re-Starting Small Groups
A few suggestions to start groups that will last.
Why Make Space for Small Groups?
Discipleship is not something that we do to other people; discipleship is what we do with other believers.
Meeting Special Needs
There are several practical ways you can include people with special needs in your group.
Welcoming Children Into Community
Sunday is my son's favorite day, because he gets to worship in community.
Longing For Community
Many people accept their desire for community as just one more need that's not being met.
Priorities
How Jesus avoided the, “I don’t have time for a small group” dilemma
Life in an American Underground Church
Consider a lifestyle choice about how you do ministry.
Your Calendar and the Community Life of Your Group
Community is hard to build if you always have "somewhere to be".
Redefining the Perfect Small Group
If you wait for the perfect time to hold small group, you might just not start one.
Long Distance Community
Visiting non-believing family can be difficult, but that's what community is for.
Dangerous Small Groups
Jesus said that he came to bring a sword, not a La-Z-Boy.
The Myths of Evangelism vs. Community
How small group community and mission fit together
I.N.V.E.S.T.
Keep these principles in mind as you support and encourage your Small-Group Leaders.
The Tug-of-War between Community and Evangelism
Your group doesn't have to choose between community and evangelism—you just have to be intentional about maintaining both.
Balancing Mission and Comfort—An Olympic Feat
The balance between outreach and in-reach in your small group is a delicate one to maintain.
What Would a Well-tracked Small Group Ministry Look Like?
Don't let people fall through the cracks of your small group ministry.
The Power of Small Group Statistics
Statistics force us to see the reality of what's occurring in our small groups program.