Cast Vision

It's not enough for just one person to have the vision for small groups. You need your entire team—and your entire congregation—to understand the importance of group life. Communicate your vision in a concise, compelling way.

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Create a Realistic Vision

Create a Realistic Vision

Take your church's context, culture, and history into account.
The Power of Vision

The Power of Vision

Articulate a clear vision for your ministry and see the amazing results.

The Benefits of Small Groups in Smaller Churches

Exploring the power of accountability, forward momentum, and missional identity
Why Purpose Driven Small Groups Thrive

Why Purpose Driven Small Groups Thrive

Paving the way for spiritual growths in small groups.

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What Small Groups Are Really About

What Small Groups Are Really About

Realizing my small group is not about me
What Was the New Testament Church Like?

What Was the New Testament Church Like?

Acts 2 house churches have a lot to teach today's small groups.
Vibrant Small Groups

Vibrant Small Groups

A 5-Step Process to Create a Ministry That Fits Your Church
Why Purpose Driven Small Groups Thrive

Why Purpose Driven Small Groups Thrive

Paving the way for spiritual growths in small groups.
Create a Compelling Vision for Small Groups

Create a Compelling Vision for Small Groups

Assess and revamp your current ministry vision, or create one from scratch.
Making a Case for Small Groups

Making a Case for Small Groups

Gain practical tips for helping others understand the value of small groups

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Disciple-Making Small Groups

Effective, disciple-making small groups marry mission and values.

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.

How Long Should Small Groups Meet?

What to consider when launching a group.

Drawing Men Into Small Groups

Learn how to develop small groups that will be effective with men.

The Launch

Use these five steps to launch a successful ministry.

Casting a Vision for Group Multiplication

Practical advice for shifting the culture and focus of your ministry

The Benefits of Small Groups in Smaller Churches

Exploring the power of accountability, forward momentum, and missional identity
Adding Small Groups to a Sunday-School Church

Adding Small Groups to a Sunday-School Church

Patience, prayer, and planning are vital when taking such a big step—especially when you meet some resistance.
Hosts or Leaders: What Should We Call Our Volunteers?

Hosts or Leaders: What Should We Call Our Volunteers?

Take a look at what a simple word can communicate.
Guía de Orientación: Director de Grupos Pequeños

Guía de Orientación: Director de Grupos Pequeños

Recursos para la persona liderando el ministerio de grupos pequeños.
Starting Over from Scratch

Starting Over from Scratch

How we relaunched our small-group ministry
Connect People into Meaningful Short-Term Groups

Connect People into Meaningful Short-Term Groups

Benefits of short-term groups and how to get the word out
Small-Group Ministry Trends for 2013

Small-Group Ministry Trends for 2013

What small-group leaders, coaches, directors, and pastors are talking about
Effectively Communicate About Your Ministry

Effectively Communicate About Your Ministry

Everything you need to get the word out about your small-group ministry
Mental Illness Is Mainstream

Mental Illness Is Mainstream

We must help the one in four adults affected.
Why Small Groups Matter to Me

Why Small Groups Matter to Me

I've had a passion for small groups since my very first group.
Missional Small Groups

Missional Small Groups

Learn the benefits and how to make your group missional.
Leading Change

Leading Change

Gain true buy-in
Embodying Christ in Our Neighborhoods

Embodying Christ in Our Neighborhoods

What it means to be a missional small group
Improving Communication for Effective Small-Group Ministry

Improving Communication for Effective Small-Group Ministry

Communicate your message about small groups to church leaders, small-group leaders, and church members in a clear and compelling way.