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A big picture view of different ideas and happenings within the small group movement
5 Steps to Get to Know Your Group Members
The elements of story can help you uncover important details about the people in your group.
What Did I Get Myself Into?
5 tips for when you start to panic about being a small-group leader
How Can I Lead Great Small-Group Discussions?
Four easy things any leader can do to facilitate growth-focused discussions
How Should I Handle Issues with Group Dynamics?
Strategically lead your meetings so everyone feels safe, heard, and valued.
Should We Structure for Rapid or Controlled Growth?
Both models can bring incredible growth if you choose the right one for your church.
Should Our Small Groups Be Open or Closed?
The arguments for both sides of this common debate.
How Should We Connect People into Small Groups?
Three connection methods that could work in your church.
Hosts or Leaders: What Should We Call Our Volunteers?
Take a look at what a simple word can communicate.
What Type of Studies Should We Use?
Determine whether sermon-based studies or a la carte studies would work best in your context.
How to Be a Peacemaker
In a world that’s hungry for peace, we must choose to work through conflict in our personal relationships.
Embrace the Conflict
If you want an excellent small-group ministry, you’ll need to learn to handle conflict well.
